Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) – Direct Materials

Grob Aircraft SE; Tussenhausen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Tussenhausen is looking for a Strategic Buyer for Direct Materials. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for shaping sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and ensuring material availability across departments. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, several years of strategic procurement experience in the aerospace sector, and fluency in German and English at C1 level. The position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or comparable field.
• Several years of strategic procurement experience in the aerospace industry.
• Solid expertise in contract and negotiation management and aerospace certification.
• Proficiency in SAP; SAP S/4 HANA experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and proven negotiation skills.
• Fluency in German and English (C1 or higher required).
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work across departments.

Aufgaben

• Shape and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Analyze global procurement markets and identify/qualify best-fit suppliers.
• Lead contract and price negotiations with partners.
• Establish framework agreements focusing on cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Partner closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance.
• Conduct cost analyses and unlock savings opportunities.
• Track market and technology trends.
• Drive cross-functional projects within supply chain.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier qualification

Analytical skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP (MM, SD)

Jobbeschreibung

Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) – Direct Materials

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Grob Aircraft, now part of Helsing, is a global leader in military training aircraft. Our flagship platform, the G 120TP including a state-of-the-art flight simulator, is trusted by air forces and flight academies worldwide for its advanced training capabilities.

Together with Helsing our mother company, we are developing Europe’s first autonomous combat aircraft, CA-1 Europa.

Your Mission

• Shape and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials
• Analyze global procurement markets and identify/qualify best-fit suppliers
• Lead contract and price negotiations with national and international partners
• Establish framework agreements with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery reliability
• Partner closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance to secure material availability
• Conduct cost analyses and unlock savings opportunities
• Track market and technology trends to strengthen our long-term procurement strategy
• Drive cross-functional projects within supply chain and process optimization

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or comparable field
• Several years of strategic procurement experience in aerospace industry
• Solid expertise in contract and negotiation management and aerospace certification
• Proficiency in SAP (MM, SD); SAP S/4 HANA experience is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and proven negotiation skills
• Fluency in German and English (C1 or higher required)
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work across departments

Important for international applicants: Please apply only if you speak German at C1 level or above.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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