Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Commodity Manager

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

An opportunity for a Commodity Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Strategic Sourcing Team. The department is in charge of orchestrating and executing end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned product categories or service groups. The team is multicultural, multidisciplinary, and works in close contact with multiple departments. The jobholder will reinforce our Procurement organization, taking part in driving total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring uncompromising quality standards to foster high-value strategic partnerships that align with the organization's long-term business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Design and implement comprehensive, long-term category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with corporate financial and operational objectives.
Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations regarding pricing, contractual terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver measurable cost savings.
Manage supplier relationships (SRM) by identifying, vetting, and onboarding best-in-class suppliers, driving continuous improvement through rigorous performance reviews.
Conduct deep-dive market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price volatility, commodity trends, and macroeconomic shifts.
Proactively mitigate supply chain risks by implementing robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity and supply security.
Act as a strategic partner and lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Programs, and Operations to integrate business needs into the sourcing strategy.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience: Proven track record and solid experience in strategic category management, global sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
Soft skills: Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities, with a high adaptability to influence at all organizational levels and work in a networking mode.
Languages: Advanced level in English.
Technical knowledge: Advanced proficiency in data-driven decision-making and the use of advanced analytical tools for supply chain market analysis.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus, we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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 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.

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