Category Buyer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

Retirement savings plan

ESOP

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking a Category Buyer to drive procurement activities, establish supplier contracts, and support Global procurement strategies across divisions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, compliance with General Procurement processes, and optimizing supplier performance using tools such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle. A Bachelor's in Business and PMP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business with 7 years of experience
• PMP certification and procurement process knowledge
• Contract negotiations and contract management experience

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.
• Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders) Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities.
• Develop procurement plans and identify opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas.
• Escalate blockages to Director of General Procurement or Regional Director, as needed.
• Manage the relationship with internal business partners across multiple Airbus divisions to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity.
• Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms.
• Expert experience in procurement tools (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
• We would like someone in this role who knows about facilities management services so they can contract the work out.
• You will also need to understand the supplier's performance - if there are issues, you may need to get involved.

Skills

Procurement compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Business

PMP

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus is looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement Team based in Mobile, AL. The Category Buyer is responsible for setting up Procurement activities for several products/services, packages/suppliers for Facilities Management and Real Estate/Building Construction, securing the contractual framework of suppliers with the Company and providing the best purchasing conditions for the Company. The Category Buyer drives the operational compliance to the General Procurement Process and Global strategies supporting the alignment between divisions. The Category Buyer is accountable for and contributes to cross-divisional general procurement activities ensuring due process and bundling opportunities are realized.

Meet the team

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your working environment

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.
• Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders) Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams (MDT) in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities.
• Values of projects will vary, but generally around $1,000,000 per event.
• Some RFP/RFI values may be well over $1,000,000 in certain cases.
• Develop procurement plans and identify opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas.
• Escalate blockages to Director of General Procurement or Regional Director, as needed.
• Manage the relationship with internal business partners across multiple Airbus divisions to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity.
• Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms.
• Expert experience in procurement tools (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
• We would like someone in this role who knows about facilities management services so they can contract the work out.
• You will also need to understand the supplier's performance - if there are issues, you may need to get involved.

Your boarding pass

Required : Bachelor’s in Business 7 years of experience Required : PMP, Procurement Process Knowledge Contract Negotiations Contract Management

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Employment Details

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Flexible Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering ------ ------

EEO & Diversity

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In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.