Mission & EW Commodity Manager

Getafe - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Procurement is looking for new colleagues to join Mission Electronic Warfare and Armament Commodity!

We are a transnational organization with substantial footprints in all four founding countries and beyond; we are highly operational and directly impact the full spectrum of Defence and Space programmes including influence on nearly 80% of our revenues; we have an external reach with more than 10000 active suppliers Come join us to learn more!

Employing over 1200 professionals worldwide TOP Procurement Supply Chain and Logistics offers opportunities to expand on experiences and grow within a dynamic organization. Within commodity management the procurement team uses collective intelligence and maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.

Alongside the ongoing operational business that brings our people up close and personal with the DS products and suppliers we are also expanding on initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organization. Its an exciting time to be part of Procurement!

A vacancy has arisen in the lines of our Commodity Managers within strategic procurement.

As a Commodity Manager you are a vital part in the procurement and supply chain community. You are in charge of securing our supplier lines to deliver value for money and to develop structured relationships with key suppliers. The main responsibility is to develop and execute a strategy for your commodity which includes supplier evaluation supplier financial analysis risk management make or buy analyses negotiations and long-term contract establishment with suppliers. You will develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends including: cost drivers global pricing market and industry trends and material lead times to maintain availability of cost-effective supplies of materials equipment and services.

Commodity management requires a strategic and robust plan to ensure that both value and risk is managed correctly and innovation is encouraged. The role of a commodity manager is very complex and it has to be undertaken by someone who is capable of understanding markets the supply chain and how the business works. You will work with Multifunctional Teams - MFT (with members from different functions like e.g. Engineering Finance PMO Quality etc.) to secure the successful management of your Commodity.

Your commodity will be Mission Electronic Warfare and Armament. You will work with established worldwide operating providers like e.g. Elta Indra Hensoldt Northrop Grumman Raytheon L3 MBDA Diehl as well with disruptive SME that need to be industrially developed. You will have the chance to work in quite innovative markets with products like search radars Electro optics Camera systems Electronic Warfare anti-missile systems weapons systems etc.

You work with all of our flying platforms (A400M MRTT C295 Eurofighter Sirtap AFJ etc)

With your work you will contribute to the expansion of our successful military a/c fleet and related services which is a vital part of Airbus Defence and Space growth strategy.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Establish implement & monitor a Commodity strategy for your perimeter
Manage supplier relationships
Lead the bid tender and supplier selection process
Lead and contribute to Procurement/ Value Creation projects & initiatives that aim at delivering synergies and savings
Lead negotiations with supplier to assure program expectations are meet
Set-up and negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers
Lead Supplier Evaluation Development (SED) and Vendor Management and define action plans to develop strategic suppliers

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering Business Management or equivalent
A least 5-6 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of:
- Procurement
- Engineering
- Services
- Project Management
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to persuade influence and convince
Experience of working in a matrix environment with proven record of successful stakeholder management
Able to anticipate assess and mitigate risks
Excellent skills in relationship building team building empowering motivating others and conflict management
Negotiation level of English
Knowledge of SAP would be an asset

This position has a high visibility in Procurement and in the functions it is interfacing with (PMO Services and Engineering).

We are looking forward to your application.

This position requires identification of potential risks of non-compliance as well as commitment to act with integrity as this is the basis for the Companys success reputation and sustained growth.

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

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing Buying and Ordering

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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. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description:Procurement is looking for new colleagues to join Mission Electronic Warfare and Armament Commodity!We are a transnational organization with substantial footprints in all four founding countries and beyond; we are highly operational and directly impact the full spectrum of Defence an...