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.

Communications Commodity Manager

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

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

The selected candidate will join the Communications Commodity Team within the TAOP (Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics) organization. This position manages systems procurement for all ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS, providing a unique and wide vision of current and future business. You will develop structural relationships with well-established worldwide suppliers (such as Honeywell, Thales Aerospace Communications) and lead Multifunctional Teams (MFT) with members from Engineering, Finance, PMO, and Quality. It is an exciting time to join a transnational, digital, and highly impactful procurement team that maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Establish, implement, and monitor a robust Commodity strategy for your perimeter, ensuring a deep understanding of the market, cost drivers, global pricing, and technology evolution.
Lead and coordinate the Sub-Commodity Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to safeguard successful management, secure lines, and enable value-for-money proposals.
Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments, supplier financial analysis, and supplier-related development programs (such as SED and Vendor Management).
Drive to conclusion bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes, including making or buying business cases.
Lead negotiations and set up contractual agreements with suppliers, covering both existing contract management and new long-term contracts to meet program expectations.
Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects aimed at delivering synergies, cost savings, and fostering innovation.

SKILLS

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

Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in activities that have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge in Procurement, Engineering, Services, or Project Management.
Technical knowledge: Proven ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks. Knowledge of SAP is highly valued.
Soft skills: Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills. Proven experience working in matrix environments with successful stakeholder and conflict management. Ability to empower and motivate others.
Languages: Negotiation level of English.

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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