Procurement Manager - Avionics Cockpit Systems

Prestwick Aerosystems; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse is seeking a Procurement Manager for Avionics Cockpit Systems to join the Equipment & Systems Procurement department. You will collaborate across Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Services to deliver end-to-end solutions that impact revenues, costs and EBIT.

You will lead sourcing activities, manage tenders, negotiate contracts with suppliers and drive strategic supplier relationships to ensure value and innovation in cockpit systems.

Qualifications

• Educated to a 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement or Engineering.
• Significant experience in procurement and aeronautical environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 throughout their lifecycle and negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Proactively manage supply chain and cross-functional alignment with key stakeholders and contribute to MFTs and R&T initiatives.
• Participate in shaping long-term cockpit system strategies to feed Airbus' procurement roadmap for Next Generation Single Aisle program.
• Lead negotiations for R&D projects and new technologies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

French language

Education

5-year degree in Business, Procurement or 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.

Skills & 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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