Hensoldt | Germany | 89xxx Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 17.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Strategic Purchasing - Electrics / Electronics (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For the "Strategic Procurement" area, we are looking at the Ulm site at the next possible time Head of Strategic Purchasing - Elektrik / Elektronik (w/m/d) The department takes over the strategic purchasing of direct materials for the entire company. In this case, the same demand is combined, negotiated by the respective strategic buyers and prepared the procurement. This is done in cooperation with project purchase, operational purchasing and supply chain quality, as well as engineering and business lines. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Discipline and professional responsibility of the strategic buyers in the product groups Elektrik / Elektronik Development and implementation of global purchasing strategies for electrical / electronics / HF Implementation of negotiation and conclusion of supply contracts strategic processing and further development of the product group Control of the department by KPIs Participation in internal projects (e.g. introduction of IT systems, implementation of cost reduction projects) Representation and enforcement of the technical and project objectives and priority conflicts with the adjacent departments. Responsibility for a procurement volume of € 100 million
Graduate in Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Multiannual experience in purchasing technical goods in the field of electrical / electronics Industry Knowledge in Defence / Aviation / Mechanical Engineering / or Comparable First leadership experience desirable Knowledge of strategic purchasing measures and methods for supplier control and SAP MM Presentation capability at senior management level Embossed strategic thinking Self-motivation for improvements and implementation of changes Embossed team skills and networking skills Safe occurrence, as well as very good negotiation and communication skills German and English skills
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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