Head of Procurement (all genders)

High-Tech Company and Global Market LeaderThe Schiebel Group is a globally active high-tech company and market leader in the field of unmanned helicopters (CAMCOPTER® S-100 and S-300). For us, it's not just about technology - it's about visions that take off!To consistently shape and strategically align our procurement organization, we are looking for an experienced leader who, with their strategic and entrepreneurial thinking on one hand and clear technical background on the other, manages complex international procurement structures and strengthens procurement as a strategic partner for development, production, and management.Your primary workplace will be in 1050 Vienna, with the necessity of regularly working at our production site in Wiener Neustadt.Your ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for strategic and operational procurementDevelopment and implementation of a future-oriented procurement strategy with corresponding budget and resource responsibilityLeadership and development of the 7-member procurement teamBuilding and maintaining long-term relationships with national and international suppliersNegotiation of prices, contracts, and framework agreementsEnsuring a high-performing and stable supply chainFurther development of procurement processes and supplier structuresIdentification and implementation of cost optimization potentialsManaging escalations in critical delivery and supply issuesClose collaboration with production, quality management, finance, and managementMonitoring global procurement markets and deriving appropriate measuresYour ProfileSuccessfully completed technical education (HTL, FH, or university)Several years of leadership experience in strategic procurement within a technology- or industry-oriented industrial company (preferably mechanical engineering, aviation, defense, electronics, automation technology, mechatronics, or similar industries)Experience in procurement of technical components, assemblies, or systemsStrong technical understanding and high affinity for industrial manufacturing processesProven success in supplier management and international contract negotiationsEntrepreneurial thinking and a solution-oriented hands-on mentalityFluent German and English skillsHigh decision-making ability and communication skillsWillingness for regular presence at the locations Vienna and Wiener NeustadtWillingness to travel domestically and internationallyWhat You Can ExpectKey position with high strategic relevanceDirect design opportunities and short decision-making pathsChallenging technological environment with international suppliers and partners in the field of unmanned helicoptersLong-term perspective in a successful Austrian technology companyEmployee benefits such as health and sports offers, bike leasing, meal subsidies, fresh fruit and hot beverages, e-charging stations, and employee eventsFlexible working hours thanks to flexitime arrangementsThe possibility to work from homeFor this leadership position, a compensation package with a minimum salary of 80,000 euros gross annually, with a willingness to overpay depending on your qualifications and experience, as well as a bonus, is provided.We look forward to receiving your meaningful application documents and speaking with you!