Global Commodity Buyer - Ground & Flight Test Engineering

AIRBUS SAS; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRBUS SAS in Toulouse is seeking a Professional Commodity Buyer to join Engineering Procurement (PJE). You will manage high-value procurement initiatives, interface with stakeholders, and drive transnational sourcing across divisions.

The role requires a proven track record in procurement, strong contract management and supplier negotiation skills, plus fluency in English and French. Permanent position with opportunities for international mobility.

Qualifications

• Proven professional track record in Procurement with strong contract management, supplier negotiation, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-value, transnational procurement projects and calls for tenders.
• Steer commercial relationships with key suppliers and implement mitigation measures to protect against contractual risks.
• Evaluate supplier performance alongside Engineering teams and orchestrate CRM (Contract Review Meetings).
• Represent the non-specific design scope within the MDT, integrating inputs from Ground/Flight Test activities and deploying commodity strategies.
• Drive cross-divisional synergies, end-to-end sourcing alignment, and high-impact communication with Procurement and Engineering leadership.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Supplier negotiation

Project management

Education

Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Job description

AIRBUS SAS in Toulouse is seeking a Professional Commodity Buyer to join Engineering Procurement (PJE). You will manage high-value procurement initiatives, interface with stakeholders, and drive transnational sourcing across divisions.

The role requires a proven track record in procurement, strong contract management and supplier negotiation skills, plus fluency in English and French. Permanent position with opportunities for international mobility.