OHB System AG – We.Create.Space
OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 4,100 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.
OHB System AG
in
Bremen
is looking for a
Purchaser (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
Review and evaluate purchase requisitions, and obtain and analyze supplier quotations
Independently negotiate purchasing and contract terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment conditions
Support the development and continuous improvement of framework agreements with suppliers
Analyze commodity groups, procurement markets, and supplier structures to optimize purchasing strategies
Plan, prepare, and manage tendering and bidding processes
Advise and support internal stakeholders in demand planning and requirements definition
Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations to ensure cost-effective procurement decisions
Manage operational purchasing activities, including system documentation and processing in SAP
Handle and follow up on supplier claims and complaints in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain, validate, and analyze relevant master data and procurement data in SAP
Actively contribute to strategic procurement initiatives as well as digitalization and process optimization projects
Prepare, analyze, and present regular reports, KPIs, and statistical evaluations
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a completed commercial apprenticeship with relevant professional experience in a comparable role
Proven experience in technical and/or strategic procurement
Strong presence and excellent negotiation skills
Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
Solution-oriented and cost-conscious mindset, with the ability to manage complex situations effectively
Efficient, independent, and self-driven way of working
Fluent German language skills and business-fluent English, both written and spoken
Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP user knowledge and strong data literacy are highly desirable
High level of commitment, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a proactive approach
We offer
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special
leave days
Mobile Work: Flexible working arrangement balancing remote and on-site work
Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
space projects
Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development
A complete overview of our benefits and more details
can be found here on our website
.
Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.
OHB System AG
Human Resources
Questions regarding this posting? Diana Fuchs is available under
career@ohb.de
.