Purchasing Engineer – Aerospace & Defence– Germany | Airbus Projects

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group), a leading company in safety‑critical systems and engineering services for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Procurement / Purchasing professionals to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic Airbus programmes.

📍 Locations include Oberkochen, Taufkirchen, Ulm, Inmestaad, Lampoldshausen, Bremen and other sites across the country.

Why join us?💰 Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €

🏠 Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

📄 Full relocation assistance, administrative support

📦 The company covers your German tax return for the first year.

📌 Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

⚙️ Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

🌍 Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate procurement activities, acting as the main interface with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Define, implement and continuously improve commodity strategies
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes and standards
• Carry out market analysis and sourcing activities (RFPs, supplier selection, contract management)
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in terms of cost, quality and delivery
• Identify and drive value‑creation and cost‑saving initiatives
• Build and maintain long‑term, strategic relationships with suppliers
• Manage risks across the supply chain to ensure continuity and performance

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Commodity Management
• Knowledge of contract management, cost control and supplier management
• Fluent English (C1) – mandatory
• German is a strong plus
• EU citizenship required

✈ Ready to take off?

Apply now and grow your career in Germany! 🎯