Operational Buyer – Purchasing & Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operational processing of purchase orders and procurement procedures in the ERP system

• Obtaining and comparing offers and conducting price negotiations

• Creating and maintaining supplier and material master data

• Supporting the selection and evaluation of suppliers

• Collaborating with engineering, production and project teams to determine requirements

• Monitoring delivery dates and ensuring on-time delivery

• Coordinating inbound shipments with suppliers and freight forwarders, including transport documents, Incoterms and customs clearance

• Preparing documentation for export control and customs in coordination with the responsible internal functions

• Coordinating goods receipt process

• Monitoring stock levels and supporting inventory management to secure material availability

• Processing claims and returns

• Assisting in the optimization of purchasing and supply chain processes and cost structures

Basic Qualification

• Completed commercial training or comparable qualification, ideally with a focus on purchasing or logistics
• Confident use of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, or similar)
• Basic knowledge of logistics processes, Incoterms and customs procedures
• Organizational skills, strong communication skills, and negotiating skills
• Independent, structured and reliable way of working, also under time pressure
• fluent English skills

Desired Experience

• First professional experience in purchasing, materials planning or logistics is an advantage
• Experience in a manufacturing or technology environment, ideally in aerospace, is a plus

Benefits

• Christmas bonus on top
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland. This position requires availability to travel frequently to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Europe, including at short notice and for extended periods, in line with company needs.

Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers, HyImpulse’s potential customers, located there. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company.
Ranked number 2 UK city for work-life balance (Startups Cities Index 2022), low housing and living costs, high internet speeds - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness, Glasgow is one of the top destinations for science, engineering innovation and design in Europe.
From top events, attractions and cultural festivals to the city's iconic music venues, a diverse and award-winning food and drink scene and the largest retail destination in the UK outside of London, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Over 90 parks and gardens, city cycling routes, the River Clyde, and the Clyde and Forth Canal, offers urban tranquillity as well as the welcome buzz of a city.
Beyond Glasgow’s thriving urban social scene, it is the perfect base to explore Scotland. Stunning scenery in the form of rolling hills, glens and lochs are reachable within half an hour’s drive of the city centre and outdoor sports such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking are popular weekend pursuits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.

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