Strategic Buyer - Standard Parts (D/M/F)

Job Description:
As support for recent and future projects at our Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth , we are searching for a new

Strategic Buyer (d/m/f) - Standard Parts

Your location:
At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits:
Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
On-site-facilities: Company kindergarten, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

Your main activities will be:
Manage the relationship with your suppliers and running projects to optimize customer value, while minimizing total cost of ownership and risks
Lead and manage call for tender (RFx) for new programs
Lead negotiations for serial and support topics
Guarantee the supplier fulfilment of milestones for ongoing developments (incl. redesign due to obsolescence)
Contribute to the product and sourcing policy in cooperation with the Multi-Functional Team (MFT), and elaborate the worldwide supplier panel
Support AH affiliates in their negotiation with your suppliers (AHI (USA), AH UK etc.)

As part of Procurement , you will co-operate in a Multi-Functional Team which is an important part of the mission, and leading cost reduction projects is the backbone of our mission and objectives. Furthermore, your responsibilities include the following:

Be actor for cost improvement and identify savings
Improve operational performance of suppliers (OTD/ OTQ) in close cooperation with SCQM.
Lead the Support Contract negotiations and work with AH Customer Support department to improve suppliers' performances in the after-market.
Manage supply chain risks and opportunities with your suppliers

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate capability to achieve strong operational results, develop negotiation and supplier management skills, and contribute to the success of the company.

Therefore, you will have the following skills and experience:
Bachelor or Master degree in Business/ Economics or Equivalent
Experience in purchasing, contract and project management, programs or support would be great
Willingness to work within our dynamic team
Rigorous way of working, while being agile and able to propose continuous improvement
Autonomous, accountable & business/ result oriented
Ability to communicate effectively
Agility with IT solutions (SAP, Excel, …)
Negotiation level in German and English. Good knowledge of French would be an advantage.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Contract Type:
Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido

Experience Level:
Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional

Job Family:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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