Strategic Commodity Manager - Ground Segment

Airbus; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Discount shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a strategic Commodity Manager for Ground Segment. You will implement the commodity strategy, lead a Multi-Functional Team, and manage end-to-end sourcing including antennas, IT infra and software services.

You will build strong, global supplier partnerships, drive risk management and pursue value-creation projects to keep our programs on track and innovative.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management and contract negotiation within aerospace/defense.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder networks.
• Strong analytical skills for global market analysis, risk assessments and value creation projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building to cultivate long-term supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the MFT/MDT as the primary entry point to commodity products and services for Ground Segment (Antennas, IT infrastructure/Software).
• Establish and implement the commodity strategy in line with Airbus Procurement policies.
• Conduct market analysis (global sourcing, offsets) to manage end-to-end sourcing activities and contract management.
• Develop and sustain long-term supplier relationships while driving performance improvements.
• Identify value-creation projects to drive product/service innovation and manage supply risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical mindset

Supplier relationship management

Aerospace/defense experience

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a strategic Commodity Manager for Ground Segment. You will implement the commodity strategy, lead a Multi-Functional Team, and manage end-to-end sourcing including antennas, IT infra and software services.

You will build strong, global supplier partnerships, drive risk management and pursue value-creation projects to keep our programs on track and innovative.