Purchasing Manager Aerospace
Core
Leads the Budapest Aerospace Center of Excellence purchasing team supporting the Aerospace FED business, accountable for people leadership, purchase order execution, supplier performance, and material availability.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager (Aerospace)
Builds
Purchase order execution, supplier performance, and material availability for the Aerospace FED business
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
People leadership, purchase order management, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, continuous improvement, data analysis, ERP systems proficiency, Lean methodologies, commercial negotiation
Preferred skills
Aerospace industry experience, postgraduate qualification, procurement certification, knowledge of AS9100/AS9120, engineering drawings and BOMs
Technologies
SAP, Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Budapest COE purchasing team; execute daily purchasing operations including PO placement and exception management; drive supplier on-time delivery and quality performance; protect revenue by identifying and mitigating supply risks; track and report KPIs; partner with category managers on sourcing transitions; ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and export controls; lead continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC