Procurement Manager - Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity (H/F)

AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse is seeking a Procurement Manager within the Equipment and Systems Procurement department. You will work across Cockpit Platform & Connectivity systems to influence how tomorrow's systems evolve toward greater connectivity and autonomy.

This role involves end-to-end supplier management, cross-functional collaboration with Programs, Engineering, and Customer Support, and driving strategic supplier relationships while ensuring Airbus standards and compliance in all

Qualifications

• Educated to a 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement, or Engineering.
• Initial/first experience in Procurement/Buying with exposure to contract and claims negotiations.
• Experience in software sourcing, avionics systems, or complex equipment platform integration is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract portfolios across full lifecycle with key suppliers.
• Negotiate amendments and claims to secure favorable terms.
• Contribute to sourcing activities and tender/contract negotiations.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and manage supply chain risks.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal.
• Support R&D projects and future tenders for new technologies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

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.

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

• 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

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

• 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.

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 F12

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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.

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.