Procurement Manager - Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity

Prestwick Aerosystems; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse seeks a Procurement Manager for Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity. You will influence how tomorrow’s systems evolve toward greater connectivity and autonomy, within a multicultural Equipment & Systems Procurement team.

You will manage supplier relationships across the full lifecycle, negotiate amendments and claims, and collaborate with Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to align on strategic goals and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Educated to 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement, or Engineering.
• Experience in Procurement/Buying with exposure to commercial contract and claims negotiations.
• Experience in software sourcing, avionics systems, or complex equipment platform integration is a strong plus.
• Languages: English fluency is mandatory; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage your contract portfolio across its full lifecycle with key aeronautical suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and policies.
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers to secure best commercial and operational terms for Airbus.
• Contribute to sourcing activities, managing or participating in calls for tenders and contract negotiations.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and performance; proactively managing risks and ensuring supplier alignment with Airbus standards.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Quality, Finance, and Legal; contribute to MFTs and R&T initiatives.
• Participate in negotiations to frame R&D projects and future tenders on new technologies or systems

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

5-year degree in Business/Procurement/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Manage your contract portfolio across its full lifecycle (innovation, development, series production, and in-service support) with key aeronautical suppliers, ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and procurement policies;
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers to secure the best commercial and operational terms for Airbus;
• Contribute to sourcing activities, managing or participating in calls for tenders and contract negotiations;
• 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 negotations to frame R&D projects, preparing the competitive ground for future calls for tenders on new technologies or new systems

Qualifications

• Educated to 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement, or Engineering;
• Initial/first experience in Procurement/Buying, with exposure to commercial contract and claims negotiations;
• Experience in software sourcing, avionics systems, or complex equipment platform integration is a strong plus;
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams (Engineering, Programs, Supply Chain);
• Proactive, customer-oriented, and passionate about new technologies, system modularity, and aerospace innovation;
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory (negotiation level); French is a plus.

Company and Employment Details

Company: Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Additional Information

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. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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