About the role
Published 09.07.2026
Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Purchasing Location : Norderstedt , Germany Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff
Published 09.07.2026
Job Description
As a vital part of the global Safran family, our Hamburg site is the beating heart of helicopter engines innovation for Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia. Our impact? Massive: Every day, our 70 colleagues from 15 nations unite cutting-edge technology with unparalleled expertise to fulfil one crucial mission: to keep our customers flying. From emergency services to defense operations, our engines power the moments that matter most. Currently, we are building our new facility, HanSafran, on ca.6,000 square meters, emphasizing our principles of growth and sustainability. With our new location, we aim to operate climate-neutrally at Nordport in Norderstedt.
Join us at Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, where your career can truly take flight.
We are looking for a
Purchase Coordinator (m/w/d)
unlimited – full time – 40 hour contract
Job Requirements
Your mission:
In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of our cutting-edge helicopter
engine operations, ensuring we have the right materials at the right time to power innovation in
aviation.
Your tasks in detail:
- Processing purchase orders
- Researching and negotiating with suppliers
- Ensuring timely deliveries
- Conduct market research
- Analyze quotations and prepare reports to optimize cost savings
- Maintain strong vendor relationships, ensure compliance with policies
- Continuously improve our Purchase processes
- Support purchasing projects and troubleshoot issues as they arise
What You Bring With You:
- Finished apprenticeship or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Fluent German and Englisch skills, written and spoken
- Proficiency in O365 and SAP
- Advanced contract knowledge
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Teamplayer mindset with readiness to share knowledge and expertise across functional boundaries
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
What We Offer You:
- A responsible position in a future-oriented, international company that values innovation
- Flexible working hours, 33 days of vacation, mobile working and modern work tools to help you perform at your best
- Continuous training opportunities for your ongoing development.
- Intensive onboarding with internal networking events
- Supplementary health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket
- Monthly Hrmony vouchers
- Company leasing of bicycles (JobRad)
- Participation in our share savings plan
However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new
contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Contact Details
SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH • Spelterstraße 1 • 22848 Norderstedt
Steven Butt – HR Business Partner • Tel. +49 (0) 40 500 216 99 • E-Mail: [email protected]
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
Locate your future workplace
Spelterstraße 1 22848
Norderstedt
Germany
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