Strategic Procurement Specialist (all genders)

ABOUT THE ROLE As Strategic Procurement Specialist, your mission is to support the development and production of our large-scale hybrid eVTOL platform by ensuring resilient, cost-efficient, and scalable procurement and supply chain operations. You will drive strategic sourcing activities, supplier management, and contract administration across multiple vehicle systems and technologies. Working closely with engineering, program management, and operations teams, you will help secure critical components and supplier partnerships required for successful prototype, flight test, and production activities. WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with program objectives, timelines, and cost targets Manage supplier sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, supplier evaluations, and onboarding activities Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships for critical aerospace systems and long-lead items Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, NDAs, LTAs, and commercial agreements Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, inventory risks, and supply continuity Support supply chain resilience, logistics coordination, and capacity planning for prototype and production phases Collaborate closely with engineering, finance, legal, and program management teams across procurement activities Mitigate supply chain risks and support resolution of supplier performance or contractual issues WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field 5–7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management Experience supporting procurement for technical or engineered systems Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience in aerospace, UAV, eVTOL, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industries is considered a plus Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools is advantageous Experience managing suppliers for complex technical programs is preferred WHAT WE OFFER Full-scale aerospace engineering, not concept slides A 60+ engineer team at Ottobrunn Real ownership and flat hierarchies: a modern startup culture where your input shapes decisions, not just execution Flexible working hours, remote work, and competitive compensation Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership and subsidized lunch in our canteen Office extras: espresso coffee, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, plus regular team and company events, and plenty more once you're on board