EGSE Commodity Buyer — Strategic Space Procurement Lead

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

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.