Strategic Procurement Manager UxV (m/f/d) NEW

As Procurement Manager for Strategic Sourcing, you will take on a key role within our supply chain team and actively shape the supplier strategy for unmanned systems (UxVs). You will play a decisive part in selecting, developing, and building long‑term partnerships with our suppliers, while ensuring the availability of critical components for both production and development. Working closely with Product Management, R&D, and Production Planning, you will help ensure that Quantum Systems continues to set benchmarks in drone technology. Your strategic approach and expertise in procurement will support us in safeguarding the innovative strength and quality of our solutions. What is your Day to Day Mission: Strategic selection, development, and management of suppliers in the areas of hardware, electronics, and system components. Responsibility for program and project procurement, as well as coordination of outsourced manufacturing steps. Ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets in procurement. Development and implementation of measures for process and supplier optimization. Conducting supplier audits, risk analyses, and supplier development activities in accordance with EN9100. Independent market analysis, identification of new supply sources, and evaluation of alternative procurement options. Management of escalations, complaints, and follow‑up of quality measures in close cooperation with other departments. What you bring to the team: Completed degree or vocational training in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification. At least 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement, supplier development, or materials sourcing, ideally in the technology sector. Experience in independently managing technical projects and supplier relationships. High level of self‑motivation, a structured way of working, and the ability to take responsibility. Strong communication skills and confident demeanor in both German and English. Ability to be recognized as an internal expert and proactively create added value. Willingness to travel for occasional business trips. Why Quantum‑Systems: We believe in the power of combined effort: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer‑centric focus. We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary. We push limits, think outside the box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data. We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth. Our benefits: Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later. Flexible working hours: With trust‑based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work‑life balance. Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working. Bike‑Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy. Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well‑known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia. Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together. Lunch‑Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored. Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Pasing in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday. About us: Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting‑edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real‑time AI‑powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next‑generation UAS for clients in defence, security, and public sectors. Our commitment: We are an open‑minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success. At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quantum-Systems GmbH