Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Senior Buyer Connectivity (f/m) for a permanent, full-time role based in Toulouse, France. You will lead procurement strategies and supplier relationships for critical in-flight connectivity solutions, collaborating closely with engineering and program teams.
Requirements
Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in aerospace or telecommunications.
In-depth knowledge of in-flight connectivity technologies.
Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement software/ERP like SAP.
Negotiation level in English; French or German proficiency is a plus.
Skills & Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement: Define and execute procurement strategies for in-flight connectivity systems, aligning with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
Contract Negotiation & Management: Lead the entire procurement cycle from market analysis and tenders to contract negotiations covering pricing, IP rights, and SLAs.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, legal, and program teams to integrate procurement activities into project timelines.
Risk & Market Monitoring: Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain, project management, or technical account management roles may bring contract negotiation and vendor management skills, alongside meeting the required procurement experience.
Job description
Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Buyer Connectivity (f/m) to join our Procurement department based in Toulouse, France .
As a Senior Buyer for In-Flight Connectivity, you will be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for critical connectivity solutions within AIRBUS SAS. This role involves managing complex supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and cost-effective solutions for our aircraft programs.
Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport . Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!
How we care for you:
Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis .
Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services .
Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death) . Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application .
Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility .
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 .
Your challenges:
Define and execute procurement strategies for in-flight connectivity systems, aligning with AIRBUS's overall business objectives and technology roadmap.
Lead the entire procurement cycle, from market analysis and tender processes to contract negotiation (pricing, IP rights, SLAs) and ongoing supplier relationship management.
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, legal, and program teams to integrate procurement activities seamlessly into project timelines.
Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, process optimization, and resolving complex supplier claims or disputes.
Your boarding pass:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on complex technical systems (aerospace or telecommunications industry preferred).
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and proficiency with procurement software/ERP (e.g., SAP).
Negotiation level in English; proficiency in French or German is a plus.
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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 SAS
Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14
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.
