Aero Commodity Buyer - Experienced

Sabena Engineering; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabena Engineering Charleroi seeks an Experienced Aerospace Commodity Buyer to support avionics equipment procurement. The role focuses on subcontracting statements of work, RFQ management, and supplier negotiations within the Aero Maintenance and Modification team.

Responsibilities include cost savings, new product development support, supplier relationship management, and driving KPI improvements with non-performing suppliers. English and French communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of procurement experience, aerospace experience a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.
• Autonomous, proactive and flexible; works well in project teams.
• Proficient with MS Office and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Define subcontracting statements of work with internal clients.
• Manage RFQs from supplier selection to results presentation.
• Negotiate supplier agreements where appropriate.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support new product development.
• Manage supplier relationships and KPI improvement with underperforming suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Autonomy

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Function Description

Experienced Aerospace Commodity Buyer

Sabena Engineering Charleroi is looking for an experienced Aero Commodity Buyer.

Within the Aero Maintenance and Modification procurement team, the buyer will be responsible for supporting the procurement activity of avionics equipment/systems and related commodities.

The responsibilities involve:

• Establish subcontracting statement of work in collaboration with internal clients
• Manage RFQs from selection of potential suppliers to presentation of the results to a multifunctional team
• Negotiate supplier agreements where appropriate
• Identify cost saving opportunities, support new product development
• Manage supplier relationships
• Successfully drive KPI improvement action plans with non performing suppliers

Profile

• At least 5-10 years of experience in procurement, experience in aerospace is a plus
• Strong communication & negotiation skills, ability to work under stress.
• Autonomous, Proactive, Flexible,ability to work effectively in project teams
• Active written and spoken knowledge of English and French.
• MS office expert
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus