Purchasing Manager in Avionics Systems (Communication & Surveillance)

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse is seeking a Buyer to join the PEAA MFT - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems team. The role involves managing contracts, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across Airbus aircraft programs.

We look for a 5-year degree in Engineering or Business, strong negotiation skills, and experience in procurement operations. Some international travel is expected; location is Toulouse, France.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier relationship management and procurement operations.
• Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and oral English communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and supplier relationships across full product life cycles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align commodity strategies and cost objectives.
• Lead tender processes and supplier performance assessments to optimize cost and delivery.
• Collaborate with US and European suppliers to drive innovation and risk management.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Contract negotiation

English communication

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Job description

Job Description

Take a hop with Procurement and join our PEAA MFT - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems! More precisely, you will be part of the Communication & Surveillance Commodity, a multicultural and highly engaged Team composed of 6 Buyers managing an annual spends of :170M$. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in a multi-functional, motivating and dynamic environment, if you are looking to make things happen and deliver measurable impact on Airbus results?

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Buyer (f/m) to join our Procurement department based in Toulouse, France.

Airbus Procurement welcomes 3,000 employees from 50 nationalities, present in 9 countries. You will be part of a team developing Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems. As part of the Equipment, Systems and Services Procurement (PE) team-150 people shaping our supplier landscape-you will be involved in developing end-to-end business solutions aiming at directly influencing Airbus cost, revenues (Aftermarket) & EBIT contribution. You will collaborate with suppliers based mainly in the US and Europe to accelerate innovations bringing value and differentiation to our customers, placing you at the heart of how today’s and tomorrow’s cockpit could evolve towards more connectivity and autonomy.

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

• Contract & Supplier Management: Be responsible for managing contracts throughout the full life cycle of the products, enforce compliance between terms & conditions and activities, and achieve the signature of contractual agreements to ensure Equipment & Systems are delivered on time, on quality, and on cost.
• Strategic Alignment & Cross-functional Collaboration: Manage alignment across different Company functions (Programs, Supply Chain, Engineering, Customer Services, Legal, Finance) for purchased products across all Airbus aircraft programs (A220, A320, A330, A350, A400M) and contribute to the definition and implementation of the commodity strategy.
• Procurement Operations & Cost Optimization: Initiate, plan, and execute cost reduction campaigns in close cooperation with the Multi-Functional Team, implement international calls for tenders, secure the contractualisation of design changes at the optimum price, and manage supplier rating campaigns.
• Innovation & Risk Management: Collaborate proactively with mainly US and European suppliers and internal functions to accelerate innovations through stakeholder alignment workshops, and proactively manage supply chain risks, deviations, litigations, and transversal change projects.
• Services & Aftermarket Strategy: Work with Customer Services to get feedback, define and implement the Airbus aftermarket strategy for your perimeter, secure a contractual framework in line with the Product Data strategy, and manage supplier performance regarding in-service events.

Your boarding pass

• 5-year degree level in Engineering or Business school.
• Negotiation level of English.
• Effective contract and international negotiator with proven commercial and contractual background and legal awareness.
• Experience in supplier relationship Management and Procurement, or other equivalent experience in managing outside stakeholders.
• Good technical understanding of Aircraft systems is a plus; experience in Engineering, Programmes, Procurement Operations or Customer Support with efficient project management is a plus.

Note: The location is Toulouse - France, and some national and international travel will be required for supplier meetings.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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

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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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.