General Procurement Project Manager

Airbus; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a General Procurement Project Manager (GPPM) to enhance project delivery within the Procurement Team located in Mobile, AL. The role involves overseeing procurement processes, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring project compliance within the aerospace sector. Competitive compensation and a focus on employee development highlight this opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation including profit sharing

Generous paid parental leave

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Upskilling and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or related functions.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement processes required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20%).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple procurement projects and ensure deliverables meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across North America and Europe.
• Drive compliance with procurement processes and best practices.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Google Suite Tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus is seeking a General Procurement Project Manager (GPPM) to join the Procurement Team in Mobile, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for the support of Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters for all North America regions, from Canada to Alabama. You will also be responsible for the conduct of a smooth and sustainable project management, maintain solid relationships with the stakeholders and lead the Procurement Workstream of projects which will drive regional and worldwide coordination between the General Procurement (GP) organization and other departments.

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.

Your Challenges:

Project management (70%)

• In the frame of the FAL Ramp- Up, Mobile Ecosystem, Transformation and support, the GPPM will interface and coordinate all buyers involved in the project, located in Europe /North America. Coordinate several projects and manage priority conflicts.

• Full management accountability across a number of projects, including project interdependencies through the full lifecycle of a Program/Product.

• Propose, develop and apply program/product strategy towards customers.

• Ensure that all program/projects targets (product quality & delivery schedule, financial objectives, including P&L) are met while verifying the company commitments towards the customers.

• Design and implement reporting for progress of GP projects.
  ○ Ensure the accuracy and consistency of the reporting
  ○ Provide intelligence on the data to GP management team and identify potential opportunities/risks

• Is responsible for the performance of GP for all projects.

Procurement Process, tools & best practice driver (30%)

• Support the Program & Transformation (P&T) Manager to drive compliance to Airbus GP and related processes through strong communication with internal customers.

• Support the P&T Manager to drive change management in the frame of M&A activities.

• Support the P&T Manager resolving GP process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems.

• Organize and run compliance and best practices awareness to procurement/internal customer communities

• Support resolution of procurement tools blockages (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc)

Your Boarding Pass: (Required)

• Possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration (MS preferred) or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possess a PMP certification

• Have seven (7) + years’ experience in PM or a closely related function

• Clear understanding and knowledge of Procurement processes.

• Knowledge of Risk Management & Business Case Analysis & TCO Approach.

• Advanced knowledge of Qlik Sense, Tableau.

• Expert user of Google Suite Tools.

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise systems, including SAP, Coupa and associated transactional systems

• 20% Domestic and International travel ability

• Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 80-75%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms, daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications, daily.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate daily most office and personal electronic equipment and occasionally some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs, daily.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs, daily.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools, daily.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer, daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor, daily.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, monthly.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces, daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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Job Posting End Date: 07.05.2025

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