Lufthansa

Procurement Manager

Lufthansa$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2-3 years of purchasing experience
  • Fluency in English; German and French desirable
  • Experience in Aviation MRO, Project Management or Business Development
  • Expert MS Office skills
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement for specific commodities following policies
  • Analyze and report on cost and supplier data
  • Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives
  • Create and track purchase orders through completion
  • Evaluate supplier performance against key metrics

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engaging work environment
  • Chance to contribute to process improvements
  • Diverse responsibilities across procurement functions
  • Collaborative team dynamics
Full Job Description
Tasks
As the Procurement Manager, you will take on a diverse set of responsibilities, such as:

  • Independently manage the procurement process for assigned commodities in accordance with established procurement policies and approval frameworks, ensuring timely purchase and delivery of materials and equipment to support production schedules
  • Analyze, interpret, and report cost, supplier, and financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and decision-making
  • Identify and execute cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives, including supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing opportunities
  • Issue purchase orders in accordance with established guidelines and monitor order progress through completion
  • Evaluate supplier performance by tracking key metrics such as delivery reliability, pricing accuracy, and responsiveness


* All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements
To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience required
  • Fluency in English language required
  • German and French language desirable
  • Knowledge in Aviation MRO, Project Management and/or Business Development
  • MS Office skills as expert
  • Excellent detail oriented
  • Excellent quality consciousness
  • Excellent ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent customer orientation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiating skills
  • Successful completion of all required pre-employment assessments or screenings
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Manage fast-paced environment with strict time constraints
  • Manage high-stress situations and operational deadlines
  • Must possess a legal work permit in Canada


* 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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