MFT Leader Service Providers (d/f/m)

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

MFT Leader Service Providers (m/w/d)

** 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**

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

** Your tasks and responsibilities**

• Lead and manage the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) for service provider platform procurement
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the purchasing strategy , in collaboration with a cross-functional team including two other buyers
• Execute the corporate Purchasing policy
• Conduct global market analysis, including sourcing strategies and offset agreements
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process (CFT, RFP, etc.) and oversee contract management
• Drive supplier performance by monitoring, evaluating, and fostering improvement
• Identify and lead value creation projects and support product/service innovation
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with suppliers
• Ensure effective supplier risk management

** Desired skills and qualifications**

• Completed studies in the field of economics, engineering or comparable
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing and project management
• Negotiating skills and a confident manner at different hierarchical levels in an international environment
• Very good communication and conflict management skills
• International experience and ability to work in a team
• Business fluent in English; good knowledge of German
• Knowledge of French is an advantage

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