Tactical Supplier Management Specialist

What makes the ideas fly? For us 6 ambition, empathy, responsibility and, of course, our people.
Whether aircraft maintenance or engineering, supply chain and logistics, first year apprentice or
highly specialized professional, we all are aviationeers who think forward.
We keep you flying!

Tasks

• Monitor and assesses performance of external LHT supplier
• Focus on Turn Around Time, On Time Performance, Clarifications, Costs and Volume for cMRO, LRU and SRU purchasing
• First point of escalation for operational purchasing
• Prepare and review reports, evaluations, analysis
• Report on performance metrics
• Identify process and structural performance issues
• Drive continuous improvement & innovation with vendors
• Focus on building relationships between operational purchasing and the suppliers to drive partnership
• Engage key stakeholders in vendor relationships
• Adjustment of conditions, contracts and prices to ensure a stable supply chain
• Identify potential through bundling of purchasing requirements on LRU material and piece parts
• Initiate and conduct package negotiations with suppliers

Benefits

Free parking, Flight privileges, Canteen (subsidized by employer), Discounts / shopping, Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc), Health days, Hybrid working possible, Family days (family gets to know workplace), Flexible working hours, Child friendly, Development programs / Training opportunities, Mentoring, Health Plan, Fitness studio / sports facilities / company football etc., Healthcare

Behind the scenes

Lufthansa Technik is the world 27s leading provider for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Lufthansa Technik Sofia is part of the Lufthansa Technik base maintenance network. The company is situated at Sofia airport and operates since October 2008.

Requirements

• University degree with focus on business administration, economics, or business engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience in international business and purchasing environment
• Distinct knowledge of business administration processes, supply chain management and supplier relationship experience
• Excellent organizational, intercultural and communication skills. Experience in leading contract negotiation is an advantage
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, ability to manage complexity
• Proactivity, high level of engagement and persuasiveness
• Excellent language skills in English (both written and spoken)
• Expert Skills with Microsoft products, experience with ERP System (SAP preferable)
• Willingness to conduct business travels and adjust working hours in regard to business needs