Strategic Indirect Procurement Category Lead

Airbus Americas; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer to lead indirect procurement within the North America General Procurement organization.

The role focuses on structuring and deploying Local Operation commodity, ensuring compliance with GP processes, and coordinating cross-functional projects with stakeholders. The position requires 7+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with COUPA, SAP Ariba, and Oracle, in addition to excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in written and verbal English; multilingual is a plus.
• Minimum seven years in procurement or related functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional market strategies aligned with global objectives focusing on cost-efficiency and supply partnerships.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, including tendering, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Manage supplier performance with KPI tracking and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to GP processes, policies, and ethical standards.
• Develop procurement plans to support savings targets in North America.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor relationship

Negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / related field

Tools

COUPA

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Google Suite

Job description

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer to lead indirect procurement within the North America General Procurement organization.

The role focuses on structuring and deploying Local Operation commodity, ensuring compliance with GP processes, and coordinating cross-functional projects with stakeholders. The position requires 7+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with COUPA, SAP Ariba, and Oracle, in addition to excellent English communication.