Junior Procurement Specialist R&D & Projekte (m/w/d)

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Gilching; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Lunch-Card

Company Shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems GmbH in Gilching near Munich is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist – R&D & Projects to support development and innovation programs for unmanned systems. You will work with Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers to ensure smooth procurement across the product lifecycle.

This entry-point role offers exposure to RFQs, supplier assessments, and project procurement topics, with a clear path toward Technical Procurement, Project Procurement, or Strategic Procurement roles

Qualifications

• Completed degree or vocational training in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement, supplier development, or materials sourcing, ideally in the technology sector.
• Experience in independently managing technical projects and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support development and project-related procurement activities.
• Process and track requisitions and purchase orders from creation to goods receipt and invoicing.
• Coordinate and resolve procurement issues with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor delivery schedules and follow up on open POs and critical deliveries.
• Maintain procurement, supplier, and purchase order data in the ERP system.
• Coordinate technical and commercial inquiries between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support RFQs, quotation evaluations, and supplier assessments.
• Assist the Project Procurement team in development, industrialization, and production ramp-up projects.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and KPIs related to supplier performance and procurement quality.
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvements across procurement processes.

Skills

Communication skills

German & English fluency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About the Role:

As a Junior Procurement Specialist – R&D & Projects, you will support procurement activities within our development and innovation programs for unmanned systems (UxV). You will work closely with Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Finance, Strategic Procurement, and our suppliers to ensure that procurement processes run smoothly throughout the product development lifecycle.

In this role, you will serve as an important interface between technical and commercial functions. You will support the resolution of operational procurement issues, track deliveries, and ensure transparent material and information flows. At the same time, you will gain valuable exposure to development and project procurement topics, enabling you to gradually grow into a Technical Procurement or Project Procurement role.

Your Day-to-Day Mission:

• Support procurement activities for development and project-related requirements.

• Process and track purchase requisitions while supporting the operational procurement process.

• Coordinate and resolve procurement-related issues with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition and purchase order creation through goods receipt and invoice processing, ensuring the accurate execution of each step in close coordination with suppliers and internal departments.

• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively follow up on open purchase orders and critical deliveries.

• Maintain and update procurement, supplier, and purchase order data within the ERP system.

• Coordinate technical and commercial inquiries between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Support RFQs (Requests for Quotation), quotation evaluations, and supplier assessments.

• Assist the Project Procurement team in development, industrialization, and production ramp-up projects.

• Prepare analyses, reports, and KPIs related to supplier performance and procurement quality.

• Contribute ideas, support initiatives, and help implement continuous improvements across procurement and supply chain processes.

What you bring to the team:

• Completed degree or vocational training in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement, supplier development, or materials sourcing, ideally in the technology sector.

• Experience in independently managing technical projects and supplier relationships.

• High level of self-motivation, a structured way of working, and the ability to take responsibility.

• Strong communication skills and confident demeanor in both German and English.

• Ability to be recognized as an internal expert and proactively create added value.

• Willingness to travel for occasional business trips.

What We Offer :

• The opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies and state-of-the-art unmanned systems.

• Close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Logistics, Finance, and Procurement teams.

• A structured career development path toward Technical Procurement, Project Procurement, or Strategic Procurement roles.

• An international, dynamic, and growth-oriented work environment with short decision-making processes.

• Diverse professional and personal development opportunities within an innovative technology company.

This position is designed as an entry point into technical and project-related procurement and offers long-term career development opportunities, including progression into Technical Procurement, Project Procurement, or Strategic Procurement roles.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combinedefforts: straightforward tech expertisepaired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneerswho are ambitious, bold,and visionary.

• We push limits, thinkoutside-the-box and strivefor technological excellence toshape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runwayfor individual and professionalgrowth.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.

• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.

• Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.

• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Pasing in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.

About us:

Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.