EGSE Commodity Buyer - Satellite Constellations (m/f) (H/F)

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAS; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing schemes

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAS in Toulouse, France is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for the Final Assembly Line. You will drive negotiations with key suppliers and push for cost-effective, compliant solutions within a multi-functional team.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, risk assessment, and contributing to customer proposals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in negotiation of supplier agreements and contract management.
• Experience in managing cross-functional procurement projects and supplier risk.
• Good understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and aerospace supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supplier tendering processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to meet targets.
• Manage contracts through their lifecycle with compliance to terms.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and build strategic relationships.
• Represent the department in cross-functional teams and customer proposals.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relations

Project management

English proficiency

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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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