Job Description:

Do you want to work trans-national, trans-functional, trans-divisional?

Do you need to feel that your job is really contributing to Airbus Purpose?

Do you want to be involved in the technology selection that will be part of the future?

Then PMBC is your next step!! You will secure the daily business and work on real saving projects with direct impact in the production, you will lead a remote team composed of members from engineering, manufacturing, SC&Q located anywhere at Airbus. You will work in close collaboration with R&T and Material suppliers to ensure they start now to develop the materials which will be part of our AC´s in the future. You will work together with ADS, Helicopters....... to find synergies....WE ARE ONE!!!

Job description

The PMBC team is in charge of the Strategic Procurement of the composites materials through the related MFT for the complete Airbus Group, through the Procurement Synergy Group.

The position proposed in the PMBC team is in charge of the CSG Auxiliary Materials and the A220 competitiveness improvement and offers you an opportunity to develop procurement skills in a motivating, challenging, innovating and creative technical context.

You will develop end to end business solutions directly influencing Airbus cost & EBIT contribution, looking at the big picture for your perimeter.

You will collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders based all over the world to accelerate innovations bringing value and differentiation to our customers.

You will be at the heart of the development of the new technologies and products of future and existing aircraft.

Accountabilities

• You will be responsible for the management of contracts throughout the full life cycle of the products.

• You will enforce compliance between contracts terms & conditions and the activities conducted by the supplier and by Airbus.

• You will commit the Company by achieving the signature of contractual agreements.

• You will manage the alignment across the different Company functions (mainly Programs, Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering) for purchased products

• You will ensure professional and trusting supplier relationship management with major aeronautical industry players and uphold the Company ethics and compliance standards in all your dealings

Scope

• Sub-commodity “Auxiliary Materials” across all the Airbus commercial aircraft programs, including the different plants and the synergy with the complete Airbus Group.

• A220 competitiveness booster on what regards composite materials

• Enablement strategy and governance

• You will have a large number of interfaces including major multi-national suppliers and Airbus aircraft programs, Supply Chain, M&P, Customer Services, Quality, Finance, Costing and Legal teams.

• The location is Getafe in Spain, with travels both nationally & internationally mainly for supplier or internal meetings

Main activities

Business dimension:

• You will work with representatives of other functions in accordance with business requirements to achieve the expected supply chain performance.

• You will contribute to PM Procurement, Programmes and Services profitability.

• You will define, update and implement the CSG strategy based on the market analysis and the company objectives, and report to the MFT Composites

• You will collaborate with suppliers and other Airbus functions to accelerate innovations bringing value and differentiation for our customers and negotiate Collaboration and Research Agreements when necessary to protect Airbus IPs

• You will be collaborating in the optimization of materials and strategies to achieve a more sustainable use of Auxiliary Materials

• You will proactively manage supply chain risks and deviations/litigations together with the Supply Chain and Quality equivalent

Procurement dimension:

• You will be asked to look for cost reduction initiatives, and execute them in close cooperation with the CSG

• You will implement and manage international call for tenders

• You will support the rating campaign and ensure appropriate follow-up of measures.

• You will manage the suppliers and contracts under the scope of the Aux Mat perimeter

Outputs

• Efficient, consistent and trusting relationships built with key stakeholders (Suppliers, Programs, Design Offices, Customer Services, Legal, Finance).

• Project improvement plans on A220 competitiveness for composites.

• Materials delivered on time, on quality and on cost in your perimeter.

• Effective negotiation and implementation of cost reduction programs.

• Supplier selection in line with commodity strategy and Company standards.

• Contractual agreements, up-to-date and compliant with the Procurement Policies.

• Contractualisation of design changes at the optimum price.

• Supplier risks and issues management.

• Supplier rating reflecting the actual performance of the supplier.

Competenc Ies

If you are able to demonstrate enough of the following skills or experience and you would like to develop the others do not hesitate to apply.

Hard skills:

• Degree level in Engineering or Business school.

• Experience in Engineering, Programmes, Procurement Operations or Customer Support with efficient project management is a plus.

• Effective contract and international negotiator with proven commercial and contractual background and legal awareness.

• Experience in supplier relationship Management and Procurement, or other equivalent experience in managing external and internal stakeholders.

• Good technical understanding of composite materials and processes is a plus

• Negotiation level of English is required

Soft skills:

• High level of international communication skills.

• Display authentic leadership behaviour and values that people and teams want to follow.

• Creative, proactive in challenging status quo through your ability to propose new ways of working.

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 SL:

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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