Purchasing Engineer – Aerospace & Defence– Germany | Airbus Projects

Orbital Critical Systems (Grupo CAF); Manching; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Support in finding accommodation

Full relocation assistance

Tax return support for the first year

Team-building activities

Inclusive work environment

Résumé du poste

Orbital Critical Systems (Grupo CAF) is seeking Procurement / Purchasing professionals to join their teams in Germany, supporting strategic Airbus programmes. Responsibilities include leading procurement activities, market analysis, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant fields, experience in procurement, and fluency in English. Benefits include competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 65,000 €, relocation assistance, and a multicultural work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Commodity Management.
• Knowledge of contract management, cost control and supplier management.
• Fluent English (C1) – mandatory.
• German is a strong plus.
• EU citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities, acting as a main interface.
• Define and implement commodity strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.
• Conduct market analysis and sourcing activities.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Manage risks across the supply chain.

Connaissances

Procurement activities

Market analysis

Supplier management

Cost control

Relationship building

Fluent English

Formation

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or similar

Description du poste

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group), a leading company in safety‑critical systems and engineering services for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Procurement / Purchasing professionals to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic Airbus programmes. Locations include Oberkochen, Taufkirchen, Ulm, Inmestaad, Lampoldshausen, Bremen and other sites across the country.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €
• Support in finding accommodation and German language training.
• Full relocation assistance and administrative support.
• The company covers your German tax return for the first year.
• Permanent German contract + long‑term projects.
• Team‑building activities and regular technical follow‑ups.
• Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities, acting as the main interface with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Define, implement and continuously improve commodity strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes and standards.
• Carry out market analysis and sourcing activities (RFPs, supplier selection, contract management).
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in terms of cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify and drive value‑creation and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain long‑term, strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Manage risks across the supply chain to ensure continuity and performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Commodity Management.
• Knowledge of contract management, cost control and supplier management.
• Fluent English (C1) – mandatory.
• German is a strong plus.
• EU citizenship required.