Operational Procurement Manager

Operational Procurement Manager (project procurement) /Vodja oddelka operativne nabave (projektna nabava)( Job Number: Description

Location: Ajdovščina Pipistrel d.o.o.

The Operational Procurement Manager (project procurement) will be responsible for building and leading a team of project procurement and supply chain professionals, ensuring a smooth purchase-to-pay process, and selecting and managing suppliers in alignment with the company's strategic goals. Additionally, this role will focus on team development, procurement process improvement, and timely material delivery to support projects.

What will your main scope be?

• Build and lead a team of project procurement and supply chain professionals, ensuring compliance with all procedures and processes.

• Establish appropriate documentation and training programs to support the continued growth of the department's team members.

• Oversee the process of identifying and selecting suppliers who meet project requirements and align with the company's long-term procurement strategy.

• Plan, ensure, and monitor deliveries to support uninterrupted project execution, acting as the first escalation level in case of supply or supplier issues.

• Ensure an efficient and seamless Purchase-to-Pay process for project-related procurement.

• Lead or participate in meetings related to project delivery tracking, project plan alignment, budget monitoring, and other procurement and project management-related topics.

• Monitor and report on supplier performance (availability, flexibility, new technologies/innovations), including report preparation, result tracking, risk analysis, and implementation of mitigation or corrective actions in case of deviations.

• Continuously improve project procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Performing other tasks in accordance with qualifications and instructions.

What do we expect from the candidate?

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, electronics, mechanical engineering, economics, or a related field.

• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals and tasks.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Infor LN (preferred).

• Fluency in English.

What do we offer?

• Full-time employment with an evaluation period.

• Work in a creative and ambitious international company.

• Access to unique knowledge, aviation insights, and professional training resources.

• A great team of colleagues and the opportunity to work in an innovative environment.

• Resources for professional training (internal and external).

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

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Qualifications

Lokacija: Ajdovščina Pipistrel d.o.o.

Vodja oddelka operativne nabave (projektna nabava) bo v podjetju odgovoren za oblikovanje in vodenje ekipe strokovnjakov za projektno nabavo in dobavno verigo, zagotavljanje nemotenega procesa od naročila do plačila ter izbiro in spremljanje dobaviteljev v skladu s strateškimi cilji podjetja. Poleg tega bo skrbel za razvoj članov ekipe, izboljševanje nabavnih procesov in pravočasno dobavo materialov za podporo projektom.

Vaše glavno področje delovanja?

• Oblikovanje in vodenje ekipe strokovnjakov za projektno nabavo in dobavno verigo (upoštevanje vseh postopkov in procesov).

• Vzpostavitev ustrezne dokumentacije in programov usposabljanja za nadaljnjo rast članov oddelka.

• Odgovornost za proces identifikacije in izbora dobaviteljev, ki lahko izpolnijo zahteve projekta in predstavljajo dobro dolgoročno ujemanje s strategijo podjetja in nabave.

• Odgovornost načrtovanja, zagotavljanja in spremljanja dobav za nemoten potek potek projektov in prvi eskalacijski nivo v primeru težav z dobavljivostjo ali drugih težav dobaviteljev.

• Odgovornost zagotavljanja učinkovitega in nemotenega procesa od naročila do plačila (angl. Purchase-to-Pay) pri nabavah za projekte.

• Vodenje ali sodelovanje na sestankih povezanih s spremljanjem stanja dobav na projektih, usklajevanja projektnih načrtov, spremljanjem stanja proračuna projektov in drugih sestankih, ki so povezani s projektnim vodenjem in nabavo.

• Spremljanje in poročanje o uspešnosti dobaviteljev (dobavljivost, fleksibilnost, nove tehnologije/inovacije), kar vključuje pripravo poročil, spremljanje rezultatov, analizo tveganj ter pripravo in izvajanje aktivnosti za zmanjševanje ali odpravo teh tveganj v primeru odstopanj.

• Kontinuirano izboljševanje procesov projektne nabave z namenom dviga uspešnosti in učinkovitosti nabavnih procesov na projektih

• Izvajanje drugih opravil skladno z usposobljenostjo ter navodili

Kaj pričakujemo od kandidata/kandidatke?

• Dodiplomska izobrazba na področju letalstva, elektronike, strojništva, ekonomije ali sorodnih področjih.

• Vodstvene sposobnosti z zmožnostjo navdihovanja in motiviranja ekipe za doseganje ciljev in nalog.

• Odlične sposobnosti reševanja problemov in odločanja z zmožnostjo analiziranja zapletenih situacij.

• Razvijanje učinkovitih rešitev.

• Sposobnost učinkovitega dela v hitrem in dinamičnem okolju.

• Odlične komunikacijske in medosebne spretnosti ter sposobnost učinkovitega sodelovanja z medfunkcijskimi skupinami, dobavitelji in strankami.

• Poznavanje okolja MS Office.

• poznavanje sistema ERP SAP ali Infor LN (priporočeno).

• Tekoče znanje angleškega jezika

Kaj ponujamo?

• Zaposlitev za polni delovni čas z ocenjevalnim obdobjem.

• Delo v ustvarjalnem in ambicioznem mednarodnem podjetju.

• Dostop do edinstvenega znanja, letalskih informacij in strokovnih virov za usposabljanje.

• Odlična ekipa kolegov in priložnost za delo v inovativnem okolju.

• Sredstva za strokovno usposabljanje (interna in eksterna).

• Možnost osebnega in strokovnega razvoja.

Recruiting Company: Pipistrel Primary Location: Slovenia-Ajdovscina-Ajdovscina Job Field: Supply Chain Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Manager without Direct Reports Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Worksite: Onsite Job Posting: 06/16/2025, 12:34:44 PM

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