Junior Procurement & Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)

Mission Brief As a Junior Procurement & Logistics Specialist, you will support the procurement and logistics activities required for our launch pads, testing sites and other ground systems projects. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will help ensure the timely availability of equipment, materials, and services, while gaining hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, logistics coordination, and inventory control. You will be part of a passionate team and collaborate with highly motivated colleagues across multiple departments to contribute to the successful development and operation of our launch infrastructure. Your Role in Our Space Mission: - Support collaboration with internal departments to clarify technical specifications, purchasing requirements and company expectations. - Assist with supplier communication and technical and commercial discussions under the guidance of experienced procurement colleagues. - Create, maintain and follow up on purchase orders in line with internal production requirements. - Monitor order confirmations, delivery schedules and purchase order due dates, and escalate potential delays to support the on-time arrival of goods. - Support the monitoring of supplier performance, identification of delivery risks and follow-up of agreed improvement actions. - Help maintain positive day-to-day supplier relationships and support the achievement of appropriate pricing, conditions and service levels. - Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in the relevant systems. - Coordinate shipments with nominated carriers, customs brokers and freight forwarders, and assist with other operational procurement and logistics activities as required. Qualification Checklist - Bachelor’s degree or vocational qualification in business administration, supply chain, logistics, engineering or a comparable field. - Initial experience through an internship, working-student position, apprenticeship or entry-level role in procurement, logistics or a manufacturing environment is preferred. - Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP, would be an advantage. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills - Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines - Commercially and financially aware - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Fluency in German and English is required. Benefits - Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program - 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge - Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period - Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day - Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance - Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service - Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) - Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period - Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children - And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.