Communications Commodity Manager

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days + extra days off

Hybrid working model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Kindergarten

Study grants

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems) in Getafe (Madrid) to lead procurement across ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS. You will develop relationships with major suppliers and steer Multifunctional Teams from Engineering, Finance, PMO, and Quality.

Responsibilities include crafting commodity strategies, managing supplier risk, and leading negotiations for long-term contracts to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and monitor a robust Commodity strategy for the perimeter.
• Lead and coordinate the Sub-Commodity Multi-Functional Team (MFT).
• Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments and supplier-related development programs.
• Drive to conclusion bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes.
• Lead negotiations and set up contractual agreements with suppliers for long-term contracts.
• Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects delivering synergies and cost savings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

English

Education

Engineering degree

Business management degree

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 transport service 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 and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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 Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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