Procurement Manager - Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity

Job Description:

A strategic opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity has arisen within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse, joining the Equipment and Systems Procurement department.

Inside the Cockpit, Platform & Connectivity systems team, you will be at the crossroads of innovation, directly influencing how tomorrow’s systems evolve towards greater connectivity and autonomy. Joining a multicultural and highly engaged team within Equipment & Systems Procurement, you will develop end-to-end business solutions with a direct impact on Airbus' revenues, costs, and EBIT. You will be part of a multi-functional team (MFT), responsible for aligning with Programs, Supply Chain, Engineering and Customer Services bringing the big picture into your perimeter.

As Procurement Manager, your main activities will be the following:

• Manage your contract portfolio across its full lifecycle (innovation, development, series production, and in-service support) with key aeronautical suppliers, ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and procurement policies;
  
• Negotiate amendments and claims with suppliers to secure the best commercial and operational terms for Airbus;
  
• Contribute to sourcing activities, managing or participating in calls for tenders and contract negotiations;
  
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and performance; proactively managing supply chain and commercial risks, and ensuring supplier alignment with Airbus standards;
  
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across key internal stakeholders (Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Quality, Finance, and Legal) and actively contribute to MFTs and R&T initiatives;
  
• Participate in negotations to frame R&D projects, preparing the competitive ground for future calls for tenders on new technologies or new systems
  

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: