Security-Cleared Ground Segment Commodity Manager - Hybrid

Airbus S.A.S.; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space site in Portsmouth is seeking a Commodity Manager to implement the Ground Equipment commodity strategy supporting all Programme Lines. You will be the primary entry point for commodity management within the MFT for Ground Segment activities, shaping global sourcing initiatives and partnerships.

The role requires strategic procurement experience, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value creation while ensuring compliance and integrity across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and contract negotiation, ideally within aerospace, defense, or high-tech engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder networks.
• Strong analytical mindset for global market analysis, risk assessments, and value-creation projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to cultivate strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the core entry point to the company for commodity products and services relating to Ground Segment (Antennas, IT infra / software).
• Establish, implement and improve the commodity strategy in line with Airbus policies.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities (CFT, RFP) and contract management.
• Cultivate long-term supplier relationships and monitor / drive performance improvements.
• Identify and lead value-creation projects to drive product and service innovation.
• Ensure robust risk management across the ground segment supply chain.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space site in Portsmouth is seeking a Commodity Manager to implement the Ground Equipment commodity strategy supporting all Programme Lines. You will be the primary entry point for commodity management within the MFT for Ground Segment activities, shaping global sourcing initiatives and partnerships.

The role requires strategic procurement experience, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value creation while ensuring compliance and integrity across the supply chain.