EGSE Commodity Buyer - Satellite Constellations (m/f)

At Airbus, we empower you to work, connect, and collaborate with flexibility. Whenever possible, we promote flexible work arrangements to foster innovation and fresh perspectives.

Your challenges:

• Lead end-to-end supplier tendering processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including selection and contracting phases,
• Negotiate optimal commercial and contractual terms aligned with company targets to drive competitiveness,
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with agreed T&Cs,
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks,
• Monitor and enhance supplier performance while building long-term, strategic supplier relationships,
• Represent your department within EGSE Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs), actively influencing key discussions and decisions,
• Contribute to customer proposals for FAL equipment (pricing, schedules, risk assessment, maturity, and key assumptions),
• Benchmark market state-of-the-art and technological innovations (supplier landscape, product roadmaps, competitor analysis),
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

Your profile:

• Solid background in procurement negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management, combined with strong project management skills,
• Technical understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a genuine curiosity for emerging technologies is a plus,
• Natural team player and project leader, capable of managing diverse cross-functional stakeholders effectively,
• Excellent communication skills with a structured, delivery-focused approach,
• Customer-centric mindset with the autonomy to drive results in a dynamic environment,
• Agile and adaptable when facing changing market conditions and shifting priorities,
• Collaborative attitude with a passionate, proactive drive,
• Advanced proficiency in English.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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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.