M/F Senior Buyer In Flight Connectivity

Prestwick Aerosystems; Blagnac; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit sharing

Employee savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance coverage

Résumé du poste

AIRBUS SAS in Toulouse, France seeks a Senior Buyer for In-Flight Connectivity to define procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships across complex aerospace systems.

You will lead end-to-end procurement cycles, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program timelines while driving cost improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Define and execute procurement strategies for in-flight connectivity systems.
• Lead procurement cycle from market analysis to contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal and program teams to integrate procurement activities into timelines.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost reduction and process improvements across procurement activities.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute procurement strategies for in-flight connectivity systems.
• Lead procurement cycle from market analysis and tender processes to contract negotiation (pricing, IP rights, SLAs) and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, legal, and program teams to integrate procurement activities into project timelines.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and process optimization.

Connaissances

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

SAP

In-flight connectivity

Formation

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Outils

SAP ERP

Description du poste

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Buyer Connectivity (f/m) to join our Procurement department based in Toulouse, France. As a Senior Buyer for In-Flight Connectivity, you will be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for critical connectivity solutions within AIRBUS SAS. This role involves managing complex supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and cost-effective solutions for our aircraft programs.

Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e‑learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility. 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.

Your challenges

• Define and execute procurement strategies for in-flight connectivity systems, aligning with AIRBUS's overall business objectives and technology roadmap.
• Lead the entire procurement cycle, from market analysis and tender processes to contract negotiation (pricing, IP rights, SLAs) and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, legal, and program teams to integrate procurement activities seamlessly into project timelines.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, process optimization, and resolving complex supplier claims or disputes.

Your boarding pass

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on complex technical systems (aerospace or telecommunications industry preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of in-flight connectivity technologies (satellite communication, air‑to‑ground systems, Wi‑Fi, hardware/software).
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and proficiency with procurement software/ERP (e.g., SAP).
• Negotiation level in English; proficiency in French or German is a plus.

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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 SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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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.

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