Head of Procurement (all genders)

Vsquared; München; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

subsidized lunch with company support

virtual stock options

Deutschlandticket public transport

JobRad bike program

Pension scheme

Flexible remote work occasional

Office options in Munich or Delft

Job summary

VÆRIDION seeks a Head of Procurement to lead and shape the procurement and supply chain strategy during a pivotal growth phase. You will build a world-class function, partner with Engineering, Finance, and Leadership, and drive governance across development, industrialization, certification, and production.

You will own complex negotiations, establish strategic supplier partnerships, and ensure resilience and competitiveness of the supply chain in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing with leadership experience.
• Proven track record building and scaling procurement orgs in complex regulated industries.
• Extensive aerospace, aviation, or advanced tech program experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with high-value contract negotiations.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders at executive level.
• Fluency in German and English with strong negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement and supplier management strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement organization.
• Own end-to-end procurement activities across development, industrialization, certification, and production phases.
• Establish strategic sourcing strategies and long-term supplier partnerships for critical aircraft structures, systems, equipment, and services.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management activities for optimal outcomes.
• Develop procurement governance, policies, and processes for a growing aerospace organization.
• Drive supplier performance, risk management, and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to align procurement with milestones, costs, quality, and certification.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
• Manage procurement budgets, cost performance, and value creation.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement and strategic sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

German & English fluency

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Your Mission:

As Head of Procurement (all genders), you will lead VÆRIDION's procurement and supply chain strategy during one of the most exciting phases of our growth: the development, certification, and industrialization of the Microliner. You will build and lead a world-class procurement function, establish strategic supplier partnerships, and ensure the resilience, scalability, and competitiveness of our supply chain.

Working closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Leadership, you will drive sourcing, contracting, supplier performance, and procurement governance across the organization. Your leadership will be instrumental in securing the technologies, capabilities, and partnerships required to bring sustainable aviation to market.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Define and execute VÆRIDION's procurement and supplier management strategy, aligned with company objectives and growth plans.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own end-to-end procurement activities across development, industrialization, certification, and production phases.
• Establish strategic sourcing strategies and long-term supplier partnerships for critical aircraft structures, systems, equipment, and services.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management activities to secure optimal commercial, technical, and operational outcomes.
• Develop procurement governance, policies, and processes that support a rapidly growing aerospace organization.
• Drive supplier performance, capability assessments, risk management, and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Program Management to ensure procurement strategies support program milestones, cost targets, quality requirements, and certification objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity and long-term supplier sustainability.
• Manage procurement budgets, cost performance, and value creation initiatives across the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement, supply chain, and strategic sourcing matters.
• Represent VÆRIDION in key supplier, partner, and industry relationships.

Your Profile:

• 10+ years of procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing experience, including several years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and scaling procurement organizations in complex, highly regulated industries.
• Extensive experience within aerospace, aviation, or other advanced technology development programs.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decisions at executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier development, risk management, industrialization, and production readiness.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in German and English, with excellent negotiation and presentation capabilities in both languages.

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?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• 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.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• 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 inside the aerospace ecosystem at 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

VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.