Strategic Procurement Lead - Avionics Cockpit Systems

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

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking a Procurement Manager in Toulouse to lead avionics cockpit systems procurement. You will manage end-to-end supplier relations, contracts, and cross-functional alignment across Programs, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative cockpit solutions.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, tendering, and negotiating terms with suppliers to maximize value and reduce risk in a complex aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5-year degree in Business, Procurement or Engineering.
• Significant experience in procurement within an aeronautical environment.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize procurement activities linked to products, packages, and suppliers.
• Contribute to sourcing, run tenders, negotiate framework conditions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor contracts throughout lifecycle with compliance.
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and manage supply chain risks.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, and others.
• Contribute to cockpit system strategies for the procurement roadmap.
• Lead negotiations for R&D projects and future tender groundwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

French language

Education

5-year degree in Business/Procurement/Engineering

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS is seeking a Procurement Manager in Toulouse to lead avionics cockpit systems procurement. You will manage end-to-end supplier relations, contracts, and cross-functional alignment across Programs, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative cockpit solutions.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, tendering, and negotiating terms with suppliers to maximize value and reduce risk in a complex aerospace environment.