RESPONSIBILITIES
- Degree in Business Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in a comparable product development or product management role, ideally within the POS product environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English; German language skills are a plus.
- Strong procurement skills with basic contract management knowledge.
- Proven success in managing end-to-end product development projects and leading sustainability optimization initiatives, integrating sustainability principles into product design.
- Experience in project and process management, with the ability to handle multiple internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Strong understanding of structured project management and the ability to work cross-functionally across different departments.
- Expertise in sustainable materials, sustainable product development, or sustainability in design.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for product analysis and reporting; experience with SAP is desirable.
- Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced, global organization.
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Key Details
- Duration: 1 year (January 2026 to January 2027)
- Work Location: Primarily remote – occasional on-site meetings at our Salzburg office by arrangement
- Working Hours: From 20 hours per week, up to full-time (38.5 hours)
- Compensation: €1,600 gross per month (based on full-time)
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- 15+ years of experience in departments such as Data, IT, Operations, Supply Chain or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in managing Teams.
- Master’s degree in Process Management, Business administration, Information System, Engineering or similar field.
- Budget management experience & Project management skills (Agile & Waterfall) are essential.
- Proven previous hands-on experience in business process management, process analysis, business process improvement, digital transformation or process management consulting is required.
- Familiarity with process tools (e.g. Celonis, UiPath, Power Automate, ARIS) and project management tools (e.g. Confluence, JIRA, workfront) as well as related concepts.
- Advanced Level of Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and Business Applications (SAP S4HANA, SAP MDG, SAP BW, SAC, SAP BI-IP Planning, Ariba)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and deliver actionable business insights.
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences and change management capabilities.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset, comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
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Your responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the global supplier quality team, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous development.
- Partner with Procurement & SCM to strategically select, evaluate, and develop suppliers, aligning with PALFINGER's vision and supporting the PDP process for new products.
- Manage complaints and oversee supplier audits, certifications, and compliance with key standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001).
- Drive customer satisfaction by leading global quality initiatives and advancing supplier performance.
- Lead continuous process improvements by setting quality objectives, promoting innovation, and optimizing supply chain performance.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- 3 years experience in supply chain planning (ideally with knowledge of material requirements planning)
- Degree (Bachelor/Master) in Business Administration, Operations Management or similar OR qualification with relevant professional experience in the field
- Fluent in English, German is a strong plus
- Experience in state-of-the-art planning processes and systems (eg. SAP IBP)
- Interested in working within a fast-paced environment, within a global organization
- Strong analytical skills and fact-based decision making
- Open minded, collaborative and solution oriented
- Focused and Proactive
- Good interpersonal skills - Team player
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