Operational Purchasing and Supply Chain Expert Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Lufthansa [...] Santa Maria da Feira

Overview

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We’re establishing a new MRO facility near Porto, Portugal. This location will be repairing engine parts and aircraft components. As part of a
- established and trusted company, we’re offering you the unique chance to combine the stability of a successful organization with the excitement of building something new from the ground up!

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing activities to ensure optimal conditions (price, lead time, etc. ) and implement
  - saving measures
• Resolve purchase orders clarifications, including goods received and invoice discrepancies
• Coordinate and address supply requirements across departments
• Manage contracts and monitor supplier performance (KPIs:
  - time delivery, goods receipt, invoice)
• Coordinate between suppliers and internal teams (in English)
• Provide feedback and status reports for management
• Handle purchasing volumes and documentation

Benefits

• Discounts / shopping
• Medical Insurance
• Flight privileges
• Life Insurance
• Employee and networking events
• Old-age provision / employee retirement

Requirements

We’re seeking an Operational Purchasing and Supply Chain Expert to lead procurement for our new company, overseeing all aspects of MRO facility purchases. This role is key to our commercial success, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and
- department coordination.

• University or technical college degree in sales, economics, administration, management, or related field, with strong technical knowledge or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years professional experience in purchasing or supplier management
• Good written and spoken Portuguese and English skills
• Manufacturing/aviation background preferred
• Strong MS Office, SAP skills, and analytical/problem-solving abilities
• Flexible, independent,
  - oriented
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Experience in procurement/buyer role, knowledge of material processes and supply chain

Please send your application in English.

Candidates must have the right to live/work in Portugal.

Applications will be evaluated based solely on the candidates' merit, without consideration of any other factors.