Mission Brief
As a buyer responsible for organizing the transports, you will drive the efficient and reliable movement of goods and materials across national and international locations, ensuring seamless logistics operations within our supply chain. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to schedule transportation, negotiate contracts, manage documentation, and uphold compliance with industry standards.
Your Role in Our Space Mission
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and services, both nationally and internationally
- Schedule timely transportation services and monitor shipments to ensure goods reach their destinations as planned
- Select appropriate means of transport and arrange logistics with nominated carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders for land, sea, and air freight
- Explain and negotiate contract terms with drivers and other vendors to secure favorable agreements
- Generate, process, and administer detailed transportation documents and invoices, ensuring full traceability and audit purposes
- Track transportation budgets and expenses, maintaining cost targets and performance control of service providers
- Develop, implement, and maintain transportation policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Maintain schedules and deadlines for all transport activities
Qualification Checklist
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
- Proven experience in transport organization, logistics, or freight purchasing (national and international)
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations and industry standards (land, sea, and air freight)
- Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management
- Solid knowledge of customs procedures, export/import processes, export control regulations, and handling of dangerous goods
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Effective communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Bonus Skills: Proficiency in using logistics and ERP systems (e.g., SAP); German language skills.
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
- Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
- 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
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 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.