EGSE Commodity Buyer – Satellite Constellations (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Employee savings plan

Stock purchase plan

Extra days off

On-site health center

Gym access

Upskilling programs

International mobility

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAS in Toulouse, France is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement for EGSE for the Final Assembly Line. You will drive strategic supplier negotiations, manage contracts, and accelerate industrialization for next-generation satellite constellations.

Join the Satellite Constellations team and help shape the future of space, with strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and market intelligence in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end procurement, including tendering (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Proven ability to negotiate favourable commercial terms and contracts.
• Experience managing contracts and supplier performance across lifecycles.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supplier tendering processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and contracting.
• Negotiate optimal commercial/contract terms to meet targets.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle with full compliance to T&Cs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual/operational risks with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and build long-term strategic relationships.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Project management

GSE knowledge

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Commodity Buyer (f/m) to join our Procurement Constellations team in Toulouse, France. Our mission is to deliver high-rate, cost-effective Flight and Ground equipment to support our constellations business while leveraging traditional space heritage. In this role, you will manage end-to-end procurement for critical Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for our Final Assembly Line (FAL). You will play a decisive role in driving strategic negotiations with key suppliers and accelerating the industrialization of next-generation satellite constellations. Working within a multi-functional team, you will deliver best-in-class procurement services to our Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering organizations.

Join our Satellite Constellations team—now fully integrated into ADS—and help shape the future of space!

Your working environment

As the global aeronautics capital and European hub for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in southwestern France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees, it offers an exceptional quality of life with endless outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Competitive salary, profit-sharing schemes, employee savings plan with Airbus matching contributions, and a voluntary employee stock purchase plan.


• Work / Life Balance: Extra days off for special occasions, holiday transfer options, and an active Staff Council offering a wide range of social, cultural, and sports activities.


• Wellbeing / Health: Comprehensive health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site, access to an on-site health center, concierge services, gym, and carpooling platform.


• Individual development: Tailored upskilling opportunities and career prospects, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, professional certifications, expert career paths, accelerated leadership programs, and international mobility options.

Your challenges

• Lead end-to-end supplier tendering processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including selection and contracting phases,


• Negotiate optimal commercial and contractual terms aligned with company targets to drive competitiveness,


• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with agreed T&Cs,


• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks,


• Monitor and enhance supplier performance while building long-term, strategic supplier relationships,


• Represent your department within EGSE Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs), actively influencing key discussions and decisions,


• Contribute to customer proposals for FAL equipment (pricing, schedules, risk assessment, maturity, and key assumptions),


• Benchmark market state-of-the-art and technological innovations (supplier landscape, product roadmaps, competitor analysis),


• Drive cost-saving initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

Your profile

• Solid background in procurement negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management, combined with strong project management skills,


• Technical understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a genuine curiosity for emerging technologies is a plus,


• Natural team player and project leader, capable of managing diverse cross‑functional stakeholders effectively,


• Excellent communication skills with a structured, delivery‑focused approach,


• Customer‑centric mindset with the autonomy to drive results in a dynamic environment,


• Agile and adaptable when facing changing market conditions and shifting priorities,


• Collaborative attitude with a passionate, proactive drive,


• Advanced proficiency in English.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type

Permanent -------

Classe Emploi (France)

Classe G13

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect, and collaborate with flexibility. Wherever possible, we promote flexible work arrangements to foster innovation and fresh perspectives.

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.