Procurement Commodity Manager Hardware Structure Parts

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Procurement Commodity Manager Hardware Structure Parts

Airbus Defence and Space Getafe (ex Airbus Military)

Procurement is looking for new colleagues!

We are a transnational organization with substantial footprints in all four founding countries and beyond; we are highly operational and directly impact the full spectrum of Defence and Space programmes including influence on nearly 80% of our revenues; we have an external reach with more than 10,000 active suppliers… Come join us to learn more!
Employing over 1200 professionals worldwide, TOP | Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics offers opportunities to expand on experiences and grow within a dynamic organization. Whether it be within project supply or commodity management, contracts expertise, supply chain operations or logistics management, the procurement team uses collective intelligence and maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.
Alongside the ongoing operational business that brings our people up close and personal with the DS products and suppliers, we are also expanding on initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organisation. It is an exciting time to be part of Procurement!

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy has arisen in the lines of our Commodity Managers within strategic procurement.
As a Commodity Manager, you are a vital part in the procurement and supply chain community. You are in charge of securing our supplier lines, to deliver value for money and to develop structured relationships with key suppliers. The main responsibility is to develop and execute a strategy for your commodity which includes supplier evaluation, supplier financial analysis, risk management, make or buy analysis, negotiations and long-term contract establishment with suppliers. You will develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends including: cost drivers, global pricing, market and industry trends and material lead times to maintain availability of cost-effective supplies of materials, equipment and services.

Commodity management requires a strategic and robust plan to ensure that both value and risk is managed correctly, and innovation is encouraged. The role of a commodity manager is very complex and it has to be undertaken by someone who is capable of understanding markets, the supply chain and how the business works. You will work with Multifunctional Teams - MFT (with members from different functions like e.g. Engineering, Finance, PMO, Quality etc.) to secure the successful management of your Commodity.

Your commodity will be Hardware Structure Parts procurement. You will work with established worldwide operating providers like e.g. Hartwell, LISI, QRP, Arconic, KLX and as well with local champions that need to be industrially developed. You will not only work with our own Military Aircraft and Space Systems portfolio (A400M, MRTT, C295, E3000, EurostarNEO etc.) but also with platforms from other manufacturers.
With your work, you will contribute to the expansion of our successful Military Aircraft and Space Systems platforms and related services, which is a vital part of Airbus Defence and Space growth strategy.

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Tasks & accountabilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

·  Establish, implement & monitor a Commodity strategy for your perimeter
·  Manage supplier relationships
·  Lead the (Sub-) Commodity Multi-Functional Team
·  Lead the bid, tender and supplier selection process
·  Lead and contribute to Procurement/ Value Creation projects & initiatives that aim at delivering synergies and savings
·  Lead negotiations with suppliers to assure program expectations are met
·  Set-up and negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers
·  Lead Supplier Evaluation Development (SED) and Vendor Management , and define action plans to develop strategic suppliers

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

·  Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
·  A least 3-5 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of Procurement, Engineering, Services, Project Management.
·  Excellent negotiation skills and ability to persuade, influence and convince
·  Experience of working in a matrix environment with proven record of successful stakeholder management
·  Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
·  Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowering, motivating others and conflict management
·  Negotiation level of English
·  Negotiation level of Spanish
·  Knowledge of SAP would be an asset

This position has a high visibility in Procurement and in the functions it is interfacing with (PMO, Services and Engineering).

We look forward to receiving your application.