Job Description:

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new

Strategic Procurement MFT Leader (m/w/d) - Environmental Control Systems in Avionics and Mission Lead Function

You will join the Strategic Procurement Department and more particularly "Avionics and Mission Systems” Procurement .

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits

• Exciting tasks on unique products and services

• A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass

• On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market

• Good connection to public transportation

• Compatibility of family and career (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Implement procurement activities of sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier monitoring in accordance with the Company's requirements.

• Conduct commercial negotiations and enter into contracts with suppliers for all Airbus Helicopters Group

• Lead the multifunctional team for internal and external on your scope of equipment

• Support and coordinate the other buyers involved in your MFT in Donauwörth and Marignane

• Define the supplier strategy and ensure its implementation together with the multifunctional team

• Implement cost reduction campaigns and projects

• Support sales campaigns with suppliers

• Regularly report, develop and update KPIs on schedule, results and performance

• Defining short, medium and long-term strategies per market and supplier, annual priorities, drumbeat progress Implementation of the strategic roadmap

• Manage strategic relationships with a major customer supplier, including the global contract framework, supplier obsolescence days, technology days, meetings and briefings with top management

Desired skills and qualifications

• Completed studies in business administration, engineering or comparable

• Many years of relevant experience in procurement, contract and project management

• Experienced use of IT solutions (SAP, Excel, etc.)

• Negotiation skills and confident appearance at different hierarchical levels in an international environment

• Very good communication and conflict skills

• International experience and ability to work in a team

• Fluent in German and English

• Knowledge of French is an advantage

• Readiness for business trips

Take your career to a new level and apply now online with your relevant documents in English.

We look forward to getting to know you.

Please note that we will be closed for company holidays from July 25 to August 17, 2025.
You will receive a response from us at the beginning of September.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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