Procurement Manager - Avionics Cockpit Systems

Airbus; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking a Procurement Manager in Toulouse to lead avionics cockpit systems procurement. You will manage end-to-end supplier relations, contracts, and cross-functional alignment across Programs, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative cockpit solutions.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, tendering, and negotiating terms with suppliers to maximize value and reduce risk in a complex aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5-year degree in Business, Procurement or Engineering.
• Significant experience in procurement within an aeronautical environment.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize procurement activities linked to products, packages, and suppliers.
• Contribute to sourcing, run tenders, negotiate framework conditions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor contracts throughout lifecycle with compliance.
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and manage supply chain risks.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, and others.
• Contribute to cockpit system strategies for the procurement roadmap.
• Lead negotiations for R&D projects and future tender groundwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

French language

Education

5-year degree in Business/Procurement/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

A strategic opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Avionics Cockpit Systems has arisen within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse, joining the Equipment and Systems Procurement department.

Inside the Cockpit systems team, you will be at the crossroads of innovation, directly influencing how tomorrow’s systems evolve towards greater connectivity and autonomy. Joining a multicultural and highly engaged team within Equipment & Systems Procurement, you will develop end-to-end business solutions with a direct impact on Airbus' revenues, costs, and EBIT. You will collaborate with suppliers to accelerate innovations bringing value and differentiation to our customers. You will be part of a multi-functional team (MFT), responsible for aligning with Programs, Supply Chain, Engineering and Customer Services bringing the big picture into your perimeter.

As Procurement Manager, your main activities will be the following:

• Organize procurement activities linked to one or several products/packages/suppliers multi-program
• Contribute to sourcing activities, manage call for tenders and negotiate contractual framework with suppliers to obtain the best purchasing conditions for Airbus
• Manage relationships with suppliers
• Monitor contracts all along their lifecycle (innovation, development, series production and support phases), ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers to secure the best commercial and operational terms for Airbus
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and performance; proactively managing supply chain and commercial risks, and ensuring supplier alignment with Airbus standards
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across key internal stakeholders (Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Quality, Finance, and Legal) and actively contribute to MFTs and R&T initiatives
• Participate in shaping long-term cockpit system strategies to directly feed Airbus' procurement roadmap for Next Generation Single Aisle program
• Participate or lead negotiations to frame R&D projects, preparing the competitive ground for future calls for tenders on new technologies or new systems

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Educated to 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement or Engineering
• Significant experience in Procurement and aeronautical environment, with a proven track record in leading complex, high-stakes negotiation and/or projects
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence multi-functional teams (Engineering, Programs, Supply Chain)
• Proactive, customer-oriented, and passionate about new technologies and their evolution
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory (negotiation level); French is a plus

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 Operations SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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