Join Airbus Portugal SA as a Buyer - Communication Services (Maternity Leave Cover) on a fixed-term, full-time basis located in Lisbon, Portugal. In this professional-level role within General Procurement, you will execute trans-national procurement strategies, manage strategic contracts, and optimize Total Cost of Ownership under a hybrid working model.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of procurement background required.
Strong expertise in tendering processes, advanced negotiation, legal/contracting, and supplier relationship management (SRM).
Knowledge of export control and sustainability laws and regulations.
Fluent in English (written and verbal); French and/or German is considered a plus.
Familiarity with Google suite and procurement tools such as Coupa, SAP, E-Proc, and Airsupply.
No specific degree level is explicitly stated as mandatory.
Skills & Responsibilities
Tendering & Contracting: Manage the end-to-end Call for Tender (CFT) process, negotiate, draft, and manage strategic contracts and NDAs in compliance with Airbus processes.
Supplier Relationship Management: Drive strategic supplier relationships, proactive risk management, and supplier assessments to foster long-term cooperation and innovation.
Cost & Delivery Optimization: Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ensure supplier deliverables meet agreed-upon cost, time, and quality terms.
Strategy Implementation: Define and implement worldwide procurement strategies for the Communication portfolio using continuous market screening.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain, vendor management, or general commercial roles may bring strong negotiation and supplier management skills, alongside meeting the required 5 years of procurement experience.
Job description
Job Description:
Purpose/ Mission
We are seeking a Buyer - Communication Services (Maternity Leave Cover) to join the Procurement Corporate Services commodity at AGBS. In this role within General Procurement, you will join a multidisciplinary team managing Human Resources, Communication, Travel, Consulting, and Business services.
Your core mission is to execute trans-national procurement strategies for the Communication sub-commodity, such as corporate events, exhibitions/airshows, creative services, among others. You will source innovative solutions, manage global frame contracts with key partners, and define effective worldwide contractual setups.
Additionally, you will contribute to transverse transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Communication sub-commodity and the wider General Procurement level.
Responsibilities - your mission:
Define and implement worldwide procurement strategies for the Communication portfolio, utilizing continuous market screening to align the preferred supplier base and optimize bundling opportunities across Airbus.
Manage the end-to-end Call for Tender (CFT) process - from supplier selection in fair competition to negotiating, drafting, and managing strategic contracts (contract modifications and regular negotiations of conditions, updating data in related information systems, supplier performance, etc) and NDAs - in strict adherence to Airbus procurement processes.
Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ensure all supplier deliverables consistently meet agreed-upon cost, time, and quality terms, while reporting on savings targets in accordance with SLAs.
Drive strategic Supplier relationship management and proactive risk management to foster long-term cooperation, mitigate risks, ensure regular supplier assessment, and unlock potential for innovation.
Act as an extended member of the General Procurement function, maintaining cross-functional alignment and ensuring absolute compliance with internal processes and Ethics & Compliance (E&C) rules.
Requirements - our ideal candidate will have :
The jobholder should have a Procurement background of minimum 5 years and the potential to be developed in the core countries in the Procurement function.
In terms of Hard skills, the jobholder will demonstrate a strong ability in Tendering process, Advanced negotiation, Legal/Contracting and SRM (supplier relationship management). He/she will bring good knowledge in Export Control and Sustainability laws and regulations. He/she will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, and will be fluent in English both written and verbal. French and/or German would be a plus. He/she will be easily adaptable to the Airbus E2E Procurement tools (Coupa suite, SAP, E-Proc and Airsupply) and will be used to Google suite.
In terms of Soft skills, the jobholder will be "delivery" oriented with a strong focus on customers’ satisfaction. He/she will have a strong ability to convince and influence, communicate effectively. He/she will be a team player and will be comfortable with remote working.
He/she will always act with integrity and equity in the supplier selection process, in full compliance with processes and regulations. A specific attention will be brought to the Ethics of the jobholder. In his/her role, he/she is engaging Airbus legally, financially and in terms of image.
Candidates must submit their application exclusively in English.
Benefits - what’s in it for you:
Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
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 Portugal SA
Employment Type: Fixed term -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering
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