Über diese Strategic Buyer, Aerostructure Procurement Stelle bei Airbus
Job Description:
Strategic Buyer – Rear Fuselage & Empennage
An opportunity for a Strategic Buyer – Rear Fuselage & Empennage has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Aerostructures Procurement Team. This dynamic, highly motivated team is in charge of shaping the structural core of our aircraft by managing key contractual and commercial frameworks, securing top-tier value, and keeping our supply chain ahead of the curve in high-technology work packages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
Manage end-to-end supplier contracts to ensure optimal purchasing conditions, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Identify and deliver strategic value-creation projects that directly impact long-term competitiveness.
Nurture executive-level relationships with global suppliers to drive continuous performance and collaboration.
Lead cross-functional Work Package teams on product strategy, ensuring seamless alignment with the broader Multi-Functional Team (MFT).
Own and execute the Procurement Plan, translating high-level strategy into tangible commercial milestones.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
Education: Degree in Business Administration, Industrial/Aeronautical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Experience: Proven experience in strategic procurement, complex contract negotiations, and international supplier management.
Soft skills: Leadership skills with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment across technical and commercial stakeholders, alongside an entrepreneurial mindset focused on value creation.
Languages: Advanced/Fluent level in English.
Technical knowledge: Advanced negotiation, commercial optimization, and international contract management capabilities.
Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors will be valued.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
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.
Company:
Airbus Operations SLEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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