Strategic Purchasing Manager (m/f/x)

You think in terms of supply chains, negotiate on equal terms, and move markets.
At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg Finkenwerder, you can expect a challenging role as Manager Strategic Purchasing Logistics & Service Portfolio. In this position, you will act as the interface between the market, suppliers, and internal stakeholders – with responsibility for a strategically relevant service portfolio within the Airbus Group. Bring your negotiating expertise and market knowledge to bear where innovation meets global supply chains.

The gross annual salary is between €73,000 and a maximum of €75,900, depending on qualifications. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to working with you to find other suitable positions – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Job details

Workplace: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Occupational Area: Supply Chain / Einkauf / Vertrieb (neu)

Contract: Temporary employment

Job-ID: 17783

Customer:

Tasks

• Strategic management of a service provider portfolio in the field of logistics services
• Conducting tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier management
• Market analysis within the framework of the overarching purchasing strategy
• Supporting multi-function teams, including performance monitoring and claim management
• Establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with logistics service providers
• Ensuring compliance with purchasing guidelines and legal requirements
• Supporting strategic projects in the areas of sustainability, resilience, and innovation
  

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial engineering, business administration, international management, or logistics/supply chain management
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing or supplier management, ideally in an international environment
• Basic knowledge of project management and risk management
• Knowledge of data analysis/data analytics
• Very good knowledge of German (at least C1) and English (at least C1)
• Willingness to travel regularly on business (1–2 trips per quarter)
• Resume in English required
• A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory