Buyer (m/w/d) Research and Technology AIRBUS

Buyer (m/w/d) Research and Technology AIRBUS

Work Location

Hamburg

Start Date

As a Buyer (m/w/d) for MSI & Interiors R&T projects (Research & Technologies) based in Hamburg Finkenwerder, you will play a central role in shaping the future of aerospace technologies. This full‑time position involves developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and collaborating with international suppliers to accelerate innovative solutions. You will ensure a coherent approach to supply chain management while maintaining a professional relationship with major players in the aeronautical industry. Leveraging market intelligence and supplier performance insights, you will negotiate contracts, secure intellectual property rights, and enable multi‑sourcing and competitiveness, all within the boundaries of ethical standards and compliance guidelines. This exciting opportunity provides access to cutting‑edge projects and requires a proactive, organized, and communicative professional ready to grow in an industry-defining environment.

• Coordinate with R&T, engineering, and program teams to design procurement strategies.
• Manage procurement activities such as tenders, negotiations, contract preparation, and amendments.
• Identify potential new partners through sourcing and screening activities.
• Negotiate cooperation and research agreements while securing intellectual property rights.
• Build and maintain a robust network internally and externally to drive innovation and supplier collaboration.
• Oversee supplier relationship management, upholding company ethics and compliance standards.
• Represent the company in international supplier collaborations to foster innovation.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 3 years of experience in procurement, customer service, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in contract management and international negotiations with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in SAP and Google Workspace tools.
• Good understanding of process management and risk management.
• Negotiation-level fluency in English.
• High resilience, organizational skills, and willingness to travel within Europe.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Annual salary of around €75,000.
• An attractive package following the Equal Pay model.
• Flexible handling of overtime through compensatory time‑off or payment.