Head of Procurement (all genders)

Vaeridion GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A deep tech startup in Munich is looking for a Head of Procurement. In this role, you will define and optimize procurement processes, ensuring a sustainable supply chain for innovative aircraft development. We seek an individual with over 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in aviation, and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. The role offers flexible work arrangements and numerous employee benefits, fostering both professional and personal development.

Leistungen

Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership

Virtual stock options

Charging station for electric car or public transport job ticket

High-quality bicycle or e-bike leasing

Pension scheme

Modern Balan Campus in Munich

Internal social events and retreats

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management with a strong track record.
• Experience in Aircraft Development Programs with industry-specific expertise.
• Fluent in English with advanced negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Own the end-to-end procurement process.
• Develop and implement an efficient procurement process.
• Establish a streamlined procurement process to meet operational requirements.
• Identify and contract leading development partners.
• Ensure necessary contracts are in place for Microliner development and production.
• Manage a comprehensive supply chain management process.

Kenntnisse

Procurement expertise

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Planning abilities

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering, Business, or Law

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

As the Head of Procurement (all genders), you will define and optimize processes for sourcing, selecting, and contracting suppliers and subcontractors. Play a pivotal role in our journey to sustainable aviation by providing an operational excellence through a modern supply chain management system.

Your Day-to-Day

• Own the end-to-end procurement process.
• Develop and implement an efficient, robust procurement process to secure the best suppliers at the best terms.
• Establish a streamlined overall procurement process to effectively meet day-to-day operational requirements.
• Identify, select and contract leading development partners for structures, systems and various work packages.
• Ensure that all necessary contracts are in place to secure the Microliner development and production phases.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive supply chain management process to monitor and improve the performance of our suppliers and partners to ensure the highest standards.

Your profile

• More than 10 years of experience in procurement and / or supply chain management, with a proven track record of success.
• A degree in Engineering, Business, or Law.
• Extensive experience in Aircraft Development Programs, demonstrating industry-specific knowledge and expertise.
• Outstanding people skills, including empathy and strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, coupled with strong planning abilities.
• Fluency in English, with advanced negotiation skills.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership : your (mental) health is important for us.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Choose the option that suits your needs : either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work close to the innovative Aerospace TU Delft.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

About us

VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Since the restrictions by law on CO

emissions for domestic and short-haul air travel will stimulate Green Regional Air Mobility, we believe it's our mission to provide an aircraft for Zero emission regional flights.

At VÆRIDION our goal is to develop, build and certify a full electric microliner carrying up to 9 passengers for Short-Haul and Regional Air Mobility by 2030. A full electric microliner is cleaner and cheaper to operate than other aeroplanes in its class, it provides a better travel experience door to door up to 500 km. We offer new optimized design based on proven principles, around proven and available technology in electric motors and batteries, that brings lowest risk and shortest route to certification.