Project Purchaser

Our Client is a pioneer in cutting-edge technologies within the aviation industry. Due to their dynamic growth, we are seeking new ambitious colleagues:
Main responsibilities:
Accountable for the successful delivery to cost and time for dedicated component, manufacturing technology or a defined package of work within the project in line with company Supply Chain processes
Lead supplier negotiation, component selection to support electrical engineering activity
Initiate and manage supplier and component approval process in line with the Company Quality and Manufacturing processes
As a strategic partner of the business, you participate in research and development projects on behalf of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
Coordinate with Project Engineers and Design Engineers to Ensure Best Service and Direct Material Supply Chains are Utilized
You are a spider in the web between our internal product development department and external suppliers
Identify and select the right suppliers, technologies focusing on critical parts / key value drivers in accordance with Manufacturing and Supply Chain strategy
Handle the Requests for Quotations of international supplier relationship management - mainly focusing on manufacturers/OEMs
Responsible for Hardware and component Tracking to Ensure On-Site Delivery Against Program Milestones
Responsible for the component management - forecast and actual costs – to support management decisions to the key stakeholders.
Maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package(s) of work within the project
Act as the communication leader for contract and escalation route for all aspects related to the manufacturers, suppliers, components in scope of work
Support make/buy decisions
Required skills:
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering/project management/economy discipline (aerospace is preferred) with 2+ years of experience with project purchasing or commodity purchasing and cost management or a Master’s degree in engineering discipline
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly.
Technical and/or industrial working environment (experience with Bill of Materials, key value drivers, etc.)
Assimilation to international and intergenerational working environment
Knows what it is to work in an internationally oriented team and working environment
Fluent in English
Negotiation skills, pragmatic and flexible attitude
Mindset for open, direct, hands-on, flexible and entrepreneurial working culture
Driven by technology and focused on delivering tomorrow's electrical products, from idea to realization
Mindset to support the manufacturing technologies and focus in productization
Advantages:
German language skills
What our partner can offer to you:
Excellent career opportunity
Innovative, fast-paced multinational environment
Excellent remuneration package
Home office possibility
Central office location