Strategic Buyer at Airbus (m/f/x)
Hamburg Finkenwerder,
Germany
Strategic procurement meets technical understanding – you negotiate the best conditions for high-quality cabin equipment.
At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, you will take on the role of Strategic Buyer. You will be responsible for the strategic procurement of galleys and catering equipment. You will manage tenders, negotiate contracts, and oversee the entire contract lifecycle – from innovation to series production. Your goal is to maximise customer value and minimise risks through optimal purchasing conditions and professional supplier management.
Apply now and help shape the procurement strategy for future cabin equipment.
The gross annual salary ranges from 75,000 € to 91,000 €, depending on qualifications. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.
Benefits
Canteen & catering
delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria
Optimum work-life balance
flexible working hours, 35-hour workweek, 30 vacation days & special leave
Attractive remuneration
Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale
Individual development opportunities
international, Group-wide training & development
Future-proof
company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
Referral bonus & tax-free benefits
Bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits
Mobile & sustainable
employee car parks and subsidised HVV season ticket
Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement: Conduct tenders and contract negotiations for galleys and catering equipment to achieve optimal purchasing conditions
- Contract Management: Monitor the entire contract lifecycle (innovation, development, series, support) and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions
- Supplier Management: Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and oversee projects to optimise customer value and minimise total costs and risks
- Performance Management: Ensure and monitor supplier performance across all dimensions (logistics, support, quality, cost)
- Project Coordination: Collaborate in multifunctional and multidisciplinary teams during the tendering, contracting, and contract lifecycle phases
Qualifications
- Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or International Management (at least Bachelor's)
- Several years of professional experience in procurement, supplier management, supply chain/logistics, and contract management; Airbus experience is an advantage
- Initial experience in strategic procurement, ideally for technical products or cabin equipment
- Proficient use of MS Excel and MS Word; initial application knowledge of SAP and Google Workspace
- Business fluent English (at least C1); German skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel on business (1-2 times per year, mostly within Europe, possibly worldwide)
- Structured and results-oriented working style, strong communication skills, and teamwork
- CV in English required
- A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory
Become Part of the ARTS Group
Give your career a head start with ARTS in an international and innovative work environment. As a trusted, creative partner, consultant, and companion for HR services, turnkey industrial solutions, and innovative organizational concepts across diverse high-tech industries, ARTS understands the qualitative demands of the market and offers forward-looking services. The following position is to be filled as temporary employment.
