What is it like to be a Purchasing Director at DHV Technology?As a Director of Purchasing at DHV Technology, you will lead the strategic procurement efforts, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely acquisition of materials and components crucial for our space products manufacturing. This role offers a unique chance to steer procurement strategies, optimize costs, and uphold regulatory compliance, thus playing a pivotal role in driving operational success and competitiveness in the aerospace industry.ResposabilitiesAs a Director of Purchasing at DHV Technology, you will be responsible for leading strategic procurement efforts, overseeing supplier management, and ensuring efficient acquisition of materials and components essential for our operations. Your responsibilities will include:Strategic Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of providing the materials and components necessary for the manufacturing of space products. This includes negotiating contracts and commercial terms.Purchasing Planning: Develop and execute acquisition strategies to ensure timely availability of required materials, minimizing the risks of supply chain disruptions that could impact production.Cost Optimization: Seek opportunities to reduce costs through negotiating competitive prices, optimizing inventories, and identifying more efficient supply alternatives.Inventory Management: Supervise inventory levels and coordinate with other departments, such as production and logistics, to maintain an appropriate balance between material availability and associated costs.Quality Management: Collaborate with the quality control department to ensure that acquired materials meet the required standards for space product manufacturing, as well as addressing any quality issues that arise with suppliers.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, especially those related to the safety and quality of materials used in space product manufacturing.Interdepartmental Coordination: Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, production, finance, and sales, to ensure effective alignment of procurement strategies with organizational objectives.Performance Evaluation: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure supplier performance and the overall performance of the purchasing department and take corrective actions as necessary.Education and RequirementsBachelor's degree in industrial engineering specializing in mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or related fields.Master's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Industrial Engineering, or related fields.Professional level of English proficiency (C1).At least 5-10 years of experience in a similar position in the space sector.Technical CompetenciesCandidates should possess the following technical competencies:Experience in the Space Sector.Familiarization with ECSS standards and methodologies.Soft SkillsWe value candidates who possess the following skills:Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Creativity: Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.Customer orientation: Strong focus on meeting customer needs and delivering exceptional results.Results Orientation: Motivated to achieve objectives and drive successful outcomes.What we offerDHV Technology offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:Joining a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.Engaging in exciting projects on an international scale within the aerospace sector.Relocation package for national and international mobility.Opportunities for professional career development.Immediate start date.Join DHV Technology and be a part of our team driving advancements in the aerospace industry. If you feel that this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we are excited to hear from you!Basic data protection informationThe data provided in this selection process will be communicated to DHV Technology for the purposeof including your application in current or future recruitment processes, as well as to keep theminformed of job offers that may fit their job profile. You can exercise your data protection rights bysending an email to ******. Further information on data protection in thePrivacy Policy: https://dhvtechnology.com/policies/#J-18808-Ljbffr
