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Procurement Commodity Manager Training Services and Simulation. Employing over 1200 professionals worldwide, Airbus Defence & Space Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics offers opportunities to expand on experiences and grow within a dynamic organization.

Job description: 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 the commodity which includes supplier evaluation, supplier financial analysis, risk management, negotiations and contract establishment with suppliers. You will develop a solid working knowledge of commodity trends including: cost drivers, global pricing, market and industry trends and lead times to maintain availability of cost-effective supplies. 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 the Centres of Competence, Programs, Customer Services, Engineering, Finance, Quality, etc.) to secure the successful management of your Commodity. Your commodity will be Training Services and Simulators, TOPIS. You will work with established worldwide operating providers and as well with local champions that need to be industrially developed. You will work with the most complex training solutions covering all Airbus Defence and Space Program Lines and platforms. With your work, you will contribute to the expansion of our successful Military Aircraft platforms and related services, which is a vital part of Airbus Defence and Space growth strategy.

Tasks and Responsibilities: • Contribute to establish, implement & monitor a Commodity strategy • Manage supplier relationships • Participate in 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 • Supplier Contract Management: deviations management to ensure program deliverables.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company&39;s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required Skills: • Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent • 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

This position has a high visibility in Procurement and in the functions it is interfacing with (PMO, Services and Engineering). We look forward to your application.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
Educated in an Engineering degree or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in the role
Proactive person.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized & Structured.
High English level

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.

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