Hybrid Buyer Technician – Aircraft Parts Procurement

About the role

Tekever, an aircraft manufacturer, is hiring a Buyer Technician (Procurement Technician) in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on a hybrid basis. The team sources parts for aircraft that do not yet exist, working with new components and unqualified suppliers. The position is full-time and open to technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain good knowledge of electronics and/or mechanics
• Follow up orders and development status with suppliers and internal clients
• Negotiate and manage purchases of materials and services, and analyse proposals with recommendations
• Research and select potential suppliers, and review purchase requests for materials
• Find alternative suppliers to improve quality and service and optimise processes
• Ensure design product information and technical requirements are closed and validated before production

Required profile

• High school diploma or Bachelor's degree in Management, Electronics, Mechanics or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement and/or engineering roles, preferably in industrial or production sectors
• Advanced Portuguese and English at C2 level
• Analytical, problem-solving and results-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills

What we offer

• A competitive salary package aligned with experience
• Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
• Shuttle transport to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)