Senior UK Aerospace Construction Buyer

Airbus S.A.S.; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a high-impact procurement professional to lead tenders and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts for a UK construction programme.

The role shapes supplier strategy across the estate, implementing procurement strategies within the Building & Construction Team and across international scopes on demand. You will manage the procurement process, ensure contractual compliance, and secure long-term supplier alignment with Airbus objectives, contributing to savings programmes

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement processes and teams.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to drive value through supplier strategy and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• A. Drive compliant General Procurement processes within Airbus GP framework.
• B. Lead cross-functional project teams on national and international procurement projects.
• C. Negotiate, establish and implement national & international frame contracts.
• D. Manage contracts with regular reviews and KPI-based supplier performance assessments.
• E. Assess supplier performance and initiate recovery actions when needed.
• F. Provide guidance to Business Operations for compliant transactional procurement activity.
• G. Contribute to national, trans-national and international procurement strategies.
• H. Support adoption of e-procurement and e-catalogues as needed.
• I. Monitor and deliver savings targets within the programme.
• J. Develop procurement strategies for harmonised material groups where needed.

Skills

Procurement

Tender management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Cross-functional teamwork

E-procurement

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a high-impact procurement professional to lead tenders and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts for a UK construction programme.

The role shapes supplier strategy across the estate, implementing procurement strategies within the Building & Construction Team and across international scopes on demand. You will manage the procurement process, ensure contractual compliance, and secure long-term supplier alignment with Airbus objectives, contributing to savings programmes