Job Description

As a Procurement Manager Drones (m/f/d), you play a key role in our supply chain team, responsible for supplier selection, procurement, and ensuring the availability of goods for production. Together with our world-class team, currently consisting of 9 members, you will play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of drone technology.


You will work closely with stakeholders from production planning, the R&D team, and product management to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities and at the right time. With your expertise in supply chain management, you will support Quantum Systems in its mission to make unmanned aerial systems (sUAV) the benchmark for airborne data collection solutions.

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What is your Day to Day Mission:

Independent coordination of cost-efficient, timely, and quality-assured procurement of products and services. Development and implementation of monitoring measures to sustainably improve process and product quality at suppliers, as well as ensuring parts availability and delivery schedules. Responsibility for the approval, evaluation, and development of new and existing suppliers, including risk monitoring according to EN9100 standards. Conducting supplier audits and implementing necessary supplier development measures. Continuous improvement and automation of procurement processes. Managing and resolving escalations. Independently handling complaints and following up on quality measures. Independent execution of market analyses and identification of new procurement sources, as well as evaluation of procurement alternatives.
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What you bring to the team:

Completed technical or commercial vocational training, or a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. At least 3 years of professional experience in supply chain management, supplier development, or material procurement. Ability to independently and systematically manage technical projects and work with suppliers to achieve agreed-upon goals. Your open, communicative, friendly, and highly competent demeanor allows you to be seen as an internal expert. You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility forward independently. Professional skills of communication in English or German

+ Ukrainian language as a significant plus

Quantum Systems specializes 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 is 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 defense, security, public sectors.