Procurement Contracts Architect (Hybrid)

Airbus Portugal; Viseu; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Diverse career opportunities

Intense onboarding experience

Commitment to integrity and compliance

Job summary

Airbus Portugal SA is seeking a professional to draft and negotiate procurement contracts, ensure compliance, and support all contract life cycle activities. You will collaborate with buyers across the organization to optimize agreements and manage risks.

The role demands strong negotiation, clear communication, and the ability to operate in a multicultural, international environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years' degree or more in Business, Legal, Economics, Engineering.
• Experience in Procurement is desirable.
• Experience in establishing & negotiating contracts is desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English sufficient to fully engage in negotiations.
• Fluency in French, German or Spanish is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting new standard procurement contracts integrating all requirements.
• Revision and optimization of existing standard contracts.
• Prepare and conduct negotiations of contracts with procurement buyers.
• Develop and negotiate complex amendments and settlements during contract life cycle.
• Sign contract validation forms with executive summary, deviations, risks and opportunities.
• Provide contract analysis, drafting, design and negotiations for other Company functions.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual implications of internal projects (confidentiality/IP).
• Develop and deliver Procurement Academy trainings; coach junior buyers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

English fluency

Travel ability

Education

5 years degree or more in Business/Legal/Economics/Engineering

Job description

Airbus Portugal SA is seeking a professional to draft and negotiate procurement contracts, ensure compliance, and support all contract life cycle activities. You will collaborate with buyers across the organization to optimize agreements and manage risks.

The role demands strong negotiation, clear communication, and the ability to operate in a multicultural, international environment with occasional travel.