Htp Aerostructure Buyer

Bright Horizons; Pinto; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Canteen on-site

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Operations SL in Getafe (Madrid) is seeking a Procurement & Contract Manager to join the Purchasing Team. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and develop procurement strategy across product lifecycles to optimize value while reducing total cost of ownership and risks.

The role requires a degree in business or engineering, proven sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in procurement, contract management, or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation capabilities and adaptability; excellent business acumen.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of contract law, supplier management, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Experience in aerospace or complex industrial procurement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sourcing activities and manage tendering processes.
• Negotiate contract terms to achieve optimal purchasing conditions.
• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance across lifecycle stages.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and oversee active projects.
• Collaborate in multifunctional and multidivisional teams through tendering and lifecycle stages.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Networking

Business acumen

Vendor relationship management

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description:An opportunity for a Procurement & Contract Manager has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).The selected candidate will join the Purchasing Team, playing a key role in managing supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy across product lifecycles to optimize customer value while minimizing total cost of ownership and risks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sourcing activities, manage tendering processes, and negotiate contract terms to achieve optimal purchasing conditions aligned with internal and external company requirements.
• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance across all phases (innovation, development, serial, and support) across key dimensions such as logistics, quality, cost, and support.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and oversee active projects to maximize customer value while mitigating operational risks.
• Participate actively as a core member of Multifunctional and Multidivisional teams throughout the tendering, contracting, and lifecycle management stages.

Skills

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven track record in procurement, contract management, or strategic sourcing.
• Soft skills: Strong negotiation capability, high adaptability to work in a networking mode, and strong business acumen.
• Languages: Advanced level in English.
• Technical knowledge: In-depth understanding of contract law, supplier management methodologies, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) principles.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience in aerospace or complex industrial procurement environments will be highly valued.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible.
• 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.

Compliance & Integrity

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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Company and Position Details

Company: Airbus Operations SL

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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