Commodity Manager

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Attractive salary

Collective transport service

Life and health insurance

On-site facilities

Upskilling opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) is seeking a Commodity Manager to join its Strategic Sourcing Team. The role focuses on strategic sourcing initiatives for product categories and service groups, emphasizing cost reduction and supply chain risk mitigation.

The right candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, proven experience in category management, and exceptional negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and various comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• Proven track record in strategic category management.
• Experience in global sourcing and complex contract negotiation.
• Exceptional negotiation and leadership capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement long-term category strategies.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Conduct market intelligence analysis to anticipate trends.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Advanced analytical tools

Proficiency in English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

An opportunity for a Commodity Manager within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Strategic Sourcing Team. The department orchestrates and executes end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned product categories or service groups. The team is multicultural, multidisciplinary, and works closely with multiple departments. The role reinforces the Procurement organization, driving total cost of ownership reductions, mitigating supply‑chain risks, and ensuring uncompromising quality standards to foster high‑value strategic partnerships aligned with the organization’s long‑term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive, long‑term category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with corporate financial and operational objectives.
• Lead complex, high‑stakes negotiations regarding pricing, contractual terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Manage supplier relationships (SRM) by identifying, vetting, and onboarding best‑in‑class suppliers, driving continuous improvement through rigorous performance reviews.
• Conduct deep‑dive market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price volatility, commodity trends, and macroeconomic shifts.
• Proactively mitigate supply‑chain risks by implementing robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Act as a strategic partner and lead cross‑functional alignment with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Programs, and Operations to integrate business needs into the sourcing strategy.

Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven track record and solid experience in strategic category management, global sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
• Soft skills: Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities, with high adaptability to influence at all organizational levels and work in a networking mode.
• Languages: Advanced level in English.
• Technical knowledge: Advanced proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making and the use of advanced analytical tools for supply‑chain market analysis.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid work model when possible, promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Life, health, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products and benefits.

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

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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