Senior Category Buyer – Systems Engineering Subcontracting

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus SAS in Toulouse seeks a Commodity Buyer to join Engineering Procurement. You will manage tenders and procurement projects with multi-divisional scope, lead supplier relations, and translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies.

Fluency in English and French is required; experience in contract management and negotiation is essential. This role offers opportunities for growth, collaboration across teams, and a focus on DDMS, sustainability, and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Financial acumen to build business cases and KPI tracking.
• Proven ability to manage complex procurement projects across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end calls for tenders and procurement projects across multi-divisional scope.
• Maintain supplier relationships and conduct contract reviews to mitigate risks.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Drive value, cost structures, and supplier development including DDMS initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across multi-cultural and multi-divisional teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Job description

Airbus SAS in Toulouse seeks a Commodity Buyer to join Engineering Procurement. You will manage tenders and procurement projects with multi-divisional scope, lead supplier relations, and translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies.

Fluency in English and French is required; experience in contract management and negotiation is essential. This role offers opportunities for growth, collaboration across teams, and a focus on DDMS, sustainability, and value delivery.