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Strategic Procurement Team Leader at Airbus (m/f/x)

Manching, Germany

Strategic procurement for an aviation flagship – you shape the supply chain for the Eurofighter.

At Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching, you will take on the role of Strategic Procurement Team Leader to strategically manage the supply chain for one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. You will develop and implement commodity strategies, conduct market analyses, and manage the entire procurement and contract landscape – from tendering to supplier performance.

Apply now and help shape the procurement processes for a key project in the aviation industry.


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, max. 69,809 €. This position is initially to be filled on a fixed-term basis until 31.12.2026. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Procurement
Project Management
SAP
English
German

Benefits


Canteen & catering

Canteen & catering

delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria


Optimum work-life balance

Optimum work-life balance

flexible working hours, 30 vacation days & special leave


Mobile & sustainable

Mobile & sustainable

employee car park and travel allowance


Attractive remuneration

Attractive remuneration

Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale


Individual development opportunities

Individual development opportunities

international, Group-wide training & development


Future-proof

Future-proof

company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution


Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits

Responsibilities


  • Team Leadership: Accountability for leading a multifunctional team (with possible delegation to Buyers)
  • Commodity Strategy: Establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the strategic direction for products and services
  • Market Analysis: Conducting global sourcing analyses including offsets
  • Procurement Process: Management of tenders (CFT, RFP) and the entire contract lifecycle
  • Supplier Management: Monitoring and improving supplier performance as well as sustaining long-term partnerships
  • Risk Management: Ensuring proactive risk management within the supply chain
  • Innovation: Identifying and leading value creation projects and supporting product/service innovation


Qualifications

  • Successfully completed degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or Business Administration (at least Master's or Diplom)
  • Extensive professional experience (over 5 years) in procurement, project management, quality management, and supply chain
  • Comprehensive experience in procurement is mandatory
  • Detailed specialist knowledge of SAP; experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) is advantageous
  • Business fluent English (at least C1); German and Spanish skills are advantageous
  • CV in English language required
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills as well as customer orientation and teamwork
  • 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.