Head of Category Management Airframe Procurement at Lufthansa in Frankfurt/Main

About Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is a globally operating aviation group. In the financial year 2022, it generated annual revenue of EUR 32,770 bn with an average of 109.510 employees. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is organized into the business segments Network Airlines, Point-to-Point Airlines, the Aviation Services segment with the business segments Logistics, MRO and Catering, and the other companies and Group functions.

Are you ready for a new challenge and want to help shape the sustainable competitiveness of LHG in Frankfurt/Main? As part of the MRO Services division, you will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the Airframe Procurement category. Become part of our team and help shape the future of procurement in Technical Operations.

Tasks

 The Head of Airframe Services Procurement is responsible for :

• The procurement of LHGs airframe MRO services.
• The strategic sourcing of the Airfame Procurement category including contract management, supplier negotiations and supplier management.
• Defining global category strategy in line with LHGs business strategy and ensuring consistency of category specific procurement and supply activities within the Group.
• Defining cost savings and meeting sustainability targets.
• Optimizing working capital, developing end-to-end strategies and ensuring data-driven decisions.
• Monitoring supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication.
• Establishing efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply.
• Planning and monitoring budget and staff management.

Your profile

• Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization.
• Completed university degree in engineering or economics or comparable professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the passenger airline business and understanding of its core processes, especially in the area of technical fleet management.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement and strategic sourcing/negotiation/partner management.
• Very high intercultural competence.
• Strong strategic understanding and high willingness to innovate.
• Strong entrepreneurial thinking.
• High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions.
• Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness.
• Ability to manage employees.

What we offer

• Old-age provision / employee retirement
• Financial consulting / social counseling
• Profit sharing; LVV(bonus)
• Free parking
• Flight privileges
• Canteen (subsidized by employer)
• Jobticket / Subsidized public transport
• Business cell phone
• Ipad
• Support for relocation
• Discounts / Shopping
• Hybrid working possible
• Flexible working hours
• Diversity programs
• Mentoring
• Doctor‘s office

Facts

• Location : Frankfurt / Main, Germany
• Employment level : Direct entry
• Function : Procurement
• Working time : Full time