Strategic Procurement Lead – Avionics Cockpit Systems

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse seeks a Procurement Manager to lead cockpit systems procurement within the Equipment and Systems Procurement department. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape next-generation cockpit technologies and ensure value across the supply chain, from development to series production.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and alignment with Programs, Engineering, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement within an aeronautical environment.
• Fluency in English (negotiation level) mandatory; French desirable.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Organize procurement activities for one or several cockpit system products/packages.
• Lead sourcing activities, manage tenders and negotiate framework agreements with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor contract lifecycle across development to production.
• Negotiate amendments and claims to secure favorable commercial and operational terms.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and manage supply chain risks.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

5-year degree in Business/Procurement/Engineering

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse seeks a Procurement Manager to lead cockpit systems procurement within the Equipment and Systems Procurement department. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape next-generation cockpit technologies and ensure value across the supply chain, from development to series production.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and alignment with Programs, Engineering, and Finance.