Technical Supply Chain Specialist

Ideematec

Technical Supply Chain Specialist at Ideematec coordinating material needs and logistics for international solar projects. Supporting procurement and engineering teams to ensure project success.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeWallerfing • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and coordinate material and component requirements in close coordination with engineering, suppliers and project teams
Organize and monitor day-to-day supply chain and logistics processes to ensure service, quality and delivery targets
Act as the technical interface and central point of contact for engineering, suppliers, customers and internal teams — responsible for accurate information flow, resolving technical queries and assessing the technical feasibility of parts and materials
Provide technical support to procurement for RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier assessments and final alignment of technical specifications
Contribute to demand forecasting, procurement planning, inventory management and material availability
Identify and resolve operational issues along the supply chain, e.g. material shortages, supplier capacity or production preparation, including structured escalation
Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements and applicable trade and compliance regulations
Support the team through knowledge transfer and technical explanations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed technical training, preferably in a metalworking environment, e.g. metal fabrication, industrial mechanics, precision engineering, machining technology or design engineering; further qualification as a technician in metal/mechanics, master metalworker or industrial foreman in metal is an advantage
Several years of experience in supply chain, technical procurement, production planning or logistics, ideally with exposure to steel components, metal parts or roll-formed profiles
Confident handling of technical drawings, tolerances and manufacturing processes, with a good understanding of manufacturability, material properties and mechanical requirements of steel parts
Experience collaborating with engineering and suppliers on technical clarifications, e.g. feasibility, material selection or manufacturing steps
Good knowledge of MRP and procurement processes and an understanding of international supply chains (e.g. lead times, transport processes, customs touchpoints)
Solid MS Office skills, particularly Excel; initial experience with ERP systems
Analytical and structured working style combined with pragmatism and strong execution skills
Open, team-oriented personality with high integrity and reliability in handling compliance and customer-specific requirements
Very good command of German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of vacation and flexible working hours with overtime compensation for a true work–life balance
€50 tax-free monthly allowance as a shopping card
Attractive company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution
Company bike leasing and an extensive corporate benefits program
Structured onboarding plus time and budget for professional development that genuinely advances you
Modern equipment and a flexible hybrid work model

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementtechnical procurementproduction planninglogisticsmaterial propertiesmanufacturing processesMRPtechnical drawingscompliance regulationsinventory management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsstructured working stylepragmatismexecution skillsteam-orientedintegrityreliabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

technical training in metalworkingqualification as a technician in metal/mechanicsmaster metalworkerindustrial foreman in metal