Strategic buyer subcontracting services - LDG

What makes the ideas fly? For us – ambition, empathy, responsibility and, of course, our people.
Whether aircraft maintenance or engineering, supply chain and logistics, first year apprentice or
highly specialized professional, we all are aviationeers who think forward.

We keep you flying!


When you join our team, you will:
Manage the supplier master data in accordance with the LHT standards and established processes
Define and implement purchasing strategy and standard processes for the Landing Gear (LDG) stream
Source global suppliers for subcontracting and contracting services in London and Hamburg LDG shops
Manage supplier performance and contract compliance, focusing on delivery, turnaround times, quality, and contract terms
Serve as escalation point for all LDG supplier issues
Collaborate with Group Purchasing Manager and secure access to supplier IP when needed
Ensure clear specifications through close cooperation with stakeholders
Lead supplier pre-qualification, approval, evaluation, and development
Prepare and review contracts, bids, and vendor agreements
Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze market trends
Ensure compliance with LH Code of Conduct and Competition Guidelines

You match our need, if you have:
University degree in economics, logistics, or procurement
Minimum 4 years of proven relevant experience
Strong contract negotiation skills, including legal terminology
Solid knowledge of logistics processes: physical flow, transport, planning, and purchasing
Strategic purchasing experience is an advantage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in process design is a plus
Proactive, independent, and collaborative team player
Creative mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

In connection with the current recruitment campaign for an employee for the announced position, your CV data and your contacts will be collected and recorded by Lufthansa Technik Sofia OOD. Some of the information that you provide voluntarily is personal information and falls under the special protection regime under the Law on Personal Data Protection. We inform you and you agree that the personal data provided by you will be processed for the purposes of the current selection process as well as stored for realization of future recruitment not longer than 3 years regarding the legitimate obligations of the data controller. Your data will be stored within the above-mentioned period as the end of the campaign. end of the campaign We consider that the end of the campaign is the moment of acceptance of the job offer by the candidate to whom we have proposed the position. Lufthansa Technik Sofia OOD can provide your personal information to corporate bodies and individuals who are assigned to actions and activities relating to the selection process and in respect of any future recruitment.