Lufthansa

Corporate Procurement Manager - Aircraft Systems

Lufthansa$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma / GED required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3 years of experience in Aviation
  • 2 years in Purchasing, Sales, or Consulting
  • Experience in contract negotiation in English with legal knowledge of Germany and the U.S.
  • Understanding of Aviation MRO, purchasing, and supplier management
  • Must possess U.S. work legal permit

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute the sourcing process for aircraft component MRO services
  • Analyze the MRO market and assess supplier capabilities
  • Collaborate with internal teams like Technology Management and Operational Purchasing
  • Develop and optimize procurement and negotiation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate Procurement guidelines across regions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence aircraft systems procurement strategy
  • Work in an international environment with global collaboration
  • Engage in strategic initiatives within the aviation sector
  • Join a company at the forefront of aircraft maintenance and repair innovation
Full Job Description
Lead strategic procurement initiatives and shape the future of aircraft systems through global collaboration and innovation.

Tasks
Your main tasks include, among others:

  • Lead, & execute sourcing, RFQs, tenders, supplier selections & contract negotiations for aircraft component MRO services
  • Analyze & assess the MRO market, procurement processes, supplier capabilities & sourcing alternatives, including repair solutions, pricing models, and modifications, with stakeholders & suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Technology Management, MRO Management & Operational Purchasing
  • Develop & optimize procurement methods, negotiation approaches, supplier management tools, & market analysis. Execute capability assessments, sourcing request & support the transition of part numbers to awarded suppliers
  • Work with Corporate Procurement guidelines in the Regions, Germany and an international matrix organization


* All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements
Step into the role of a Corporate Procurement Manager - Aircraft Systems , check the requirements below:

  • High school diploma / GED required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3 years of experience in Aviation
  • 2 years of experience in Purchasing/ Sales/ Consulting
  • Experience in comprehensive contract negotiation in English and knowledge of related legal requirements in Germany and the United States
  • Knowledge in Aviation MRO, strategic, purchasing, subcontrating, supplier management and/or contract negotiations
  • Ability to work in an international environment with interfaces on management level to multiple departments and offices abroad
  • Must possess a work legal permit in the U.S.


* CV/Resume required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
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