Strategic buyer subcontracting services - LDG
What makes the ideas fly? For us – ambition, empathy, responsibility and, of course, our people. Whether aircraft maintenance or engineering, supply chain and logistics, first year apprentice or highly specialized professional, we all are aviationeers who think forward. We keep you flying!
Facts
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Location
Sofia
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Employment level
Direct entry
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Function
Aircraft / Industrial Engineering
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Working time
Full time
Once you join our team as Strategic buyer subcontracting services- LDG you will:
- Define and implement purchasing strategy and standard processes for the Landing Gear (LDG) stream
- Source global suppliers for subcontracting and contracting services in London and Hamburg LDG shops
- Manage supplier performance and contract compliance, focusing on delivery, turnaround times, quality, and contract terms
- Serve as escalation point for all LDG supplier issues
- Collaborate with Group Purchasing Manager and secure access to supplier IP when needed
- Ensure clear specifications through close cooperation with stakeholders
- Lead supplier pre-qualification, approval, evaluation, and development
- Prepare and review contracts, bids, and vendor agreements
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze market trends
- Ensure compliance with LH Code of Conduct and Competition Guidelines
Company bonus (if applicable), Free parking, Flight privileges, Canteen (subsidized by employer), Discounts / shopping, Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc), Health days, Hybrid working possible, Family days (family gets to know workplace), Flexible working hours, Child friendly, Development programs / Training opportunities, Fitness studio / sports facilities / company football etc.
To be successful in the role you need:
- University degree in economics, logistics, or procurement
- Minimum 4 years of proven relevant experience
- Strong contract negotiation skills, including legal terminology
- Solid knowledge of logistics processes: physical flow, transport, planning, and purchasing
- Strategic purchasing experience is an advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in process design is a plus
- Proactive, independent, and collaborative team player
- Creative mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Lufthansa Technik Sofia is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Sofia has over 1200 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.
www.lufthansa-technik.com/lufthansa-technik-sofia
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