Strategic Buyer in Composites Procurement Leader of New Generation Technologies

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days + extra days-off

Hybrid working model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Airbus Operations SL in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead the Composites Procurement Strategy for Next Generation Composites, coordinating with R&T, Engineering, Manufacturing, SC&Q and external suppliers. You will manage tender activities, establish contractual frameworks, monitor supplier performance, and drive risk management to align with programme milestones.

Join a transnational team and contribute to the future of aerospace materials with excellent career

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in Procurement, managing international suppliers, key contracts, and competitive bidding processes.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills with ability to structure complex data and work transnationally.
• Fluent/Advanced English (C1/C2).
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Nice to have knowledge of materials/composites and project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of the Composites Procurement Strategy in alignment with the Next Gen Programme Strategy.
• Coordinate procurement involvement for Next Generation Composite Materials, lead tender activities and cross-divisional teams.
• Establish and maintain contractual frameworks (NDAs, Cooperation, Research Agreements) with external suppliers.
• Monitor and secure supplier involvement, performance, and adherence to milestones, planning and deliveries.
• Ensure procurement contributions to material trade-offs and drive risk & opportunity management.
• Consolidate inputs and deliver presentations to higher management at key decision forums.

Skills

Strategic procurement

International supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Data presentation

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/Science/Business degree

Job description

An opportunity for a Strategic Procurement Manager - Next Generation Composites has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the PMBC (Composites Strategic Procurement) Team, which is in charge of leading the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) for composite materials across the entire Airbus Group through the Procurement Synergy Group (PSG). This team works in a highly transnational, cross-functional, and cross-divisional environment, collaborating closely with R&T, Engineering, Manufacturing, SC&Q, and major suppliers to define, develop, and secure the next generation of composite technologies that will directly impact future aircraft platforms and business decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creation and execution of the Composites Procurement Strategy (including Key Principles, Implementation Strategy, and Planning) in alignment with the Next Gen Programme Strategy.
• Coordinate the overall Procurement involvement for Next Generation Composite Materials, leading the Call for Tender activities and managing functional, cross-divisional teams.
• Establish and maintain the contractual framework for new composite developments (NDAs, Cooperation, and Research Agreements) with external suppliers.
• Monitor and secure suppliers’ involvement, performance, and adherence to Programme milestones, planning, and material deliveries for trials.
• Ensure Procurement's contribution to material trade-offs (evaluating cost, industrial capability, and sovereignty) and drive Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Consolidate inputs and deliver presentations to higher management at key decision-making forums and Programme gates.

SKILLS

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, etc.), or Business Administration.
• Experience: Proven experience in Procurement, managing international suppliers, key contracts, and competitive bidding processes.
• Soft Skills: Functional leadership, excellent negotiation, communication, and coordination skills, with a high ability to structure complex data and work in a transnational networking mode.
• Languages: Advanced / Fluent level in English (C1/C2).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of procurement frameworks, risk management, and strategic sourcing processes.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of materials (specially composite technologies) and Project Management methodology will be highly valued.

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.
• 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.

Company: Airbus Operations SL Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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