Communications Commodity Manager

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Strategic Commodity Manager for Communications Systems. You will join the Communications Commodity Team within the TAOP organization, manage systems procurement across ADS platforms, and collaborate with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver value and innovation.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and at least 5 years in procurement/engineering, with strong negotiation and English skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field; business knowledge is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement, engineering, services, or project management.
• Experience with risk assessment and supplier management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and monitor a robust commodity strategy.
• Lead the Sub-Commodity MFT to secure value-for-money proposals.
• Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments, and supplier development programs.
• Drive bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes with business cases.
• Lead negotiations and set up long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Contribute to procurement and value creation projects.

Skills

Engineering background

Procurement

Project Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity for a Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Communications Commodity Team within the TAOP (Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics) organization. This position manages systems procurement for all ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS, providing a unique and wide vision of current and future business. You will develop structural relationships with well-established worldwide suppliers (such as Honeywell, Thales Aerospace Communications) and lead Multifunctional Teams (MFT) with members from Engineering, Finance, PMO, and Quality. It is an exciting time to join a transnational, digital, and highly impactful procurement team that maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and monitor a robust Commodity strategy for your perimeter, ensuring a deep understanding of the market, cost drivers, global pricing, and technology evolution.
• Lead and coordinate the Sub-Commodity Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to safeguard successful management, secure lines, and enable value-for-money proposals.
• Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments, supplier financial analysis, and supplier-related development programs (such as SED and Vendor Management).
• Drive to conclusion bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes, including making or buying business cases.
• Lead negotiations and set up contractual agreements with suppliers, covering both existing contract management and new long-term contracts to meet program expectations.
• Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects aimed at delivering synergies, cost savings, and fostering innovation.

Skills

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in activities that have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge in Procurement, Engineering, Services, or Project Management.
• Technical knowledge: Proven ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks. Knowledge of SAP is highly valued.
• Soft skills: Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills. Proven experience working in matrix environments with successful stakeholder and conflict management. Ability to empower and motivate others.
• Languages: Negotiation level of English.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transp ort servic e 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 an d great development prospects in a multicultural environ ment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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