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Airbus • Madrid, Spain

Services Subcontracting buyer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

A position of Services subcontracting buyer is now open at Airbus CRISA (Airbus Defense & Space) in Tres Cantos (Madrid area). The candidate will support the Procurement of Indirect Materials for subcontracting Services activities, in support to different Space businesses: Launchers, Earth Exploration (Copernicus), Space Exploration (Artemis), Commercial (Telecommunications Satellites)...

Our way of working is built upon trust, based on the principles of collaboration & cooperation, autonomy / accountability and flexibility. This is an opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Technical Team focused on:

- Shape the future based on innovation of our products, new technologies and way of working,
- State of the art product consolidation,
- Continuous Performance improvement.

Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space. Definitely, we are moved by our passion to make it fly!

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Establish Procurement activities of one or more products /services / suppliers, guarantee the contractual framework of the suppliers with the company and provide the best purchasing conditions for the company.
  • Contribute to the sourcing activity, manage the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance within Company requirements (Internal - External). Monitor the contract (during innovation, development, serial and support phases) with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve throughout the contract life cycle a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost...).
  • Manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimize customer value, while minimizing total cost of ownership & risks. Contribute to the Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams all along the tendering, contracting and contract life cycle phases.
  • Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of supplier overall situation and scope.
  • Implement recovery, improvement and development plan in order to secure delivery of the products and services in conformity with contract conditions.
  • Coordinate the interfaces of all the stakeholders involved in the supplier operations management.
  • Day-to-day manage the supplier to provide all services /deliverables.
  • Contribute to the annual Supplier Evaluation Development (SED)
  • Identify the supplier risks and proposes mitigation actions. Sets short term recovery plans together with the Supply Chain operational teams.

Skills set required

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

  • Engineering and/or Business Administration / International Commerce
  • Experience in Procurement and / or Legal and / or Commercial.
  • Skills in negotiation with suppliers and / or custormers, in English and Spanish
  • Successful experience in drafting and negotiating procurement and / or commercial contracts.
  • Experience in dealing with customers and / or suppliers, able to convey requirements and to interface with suppliers' higher management.
  • Good knowledge of, and experience in, all matters covered by Procurement i.e. selected supplier proposal review, negotiation, export control, subcontract management, supplier management, change process, invoicing and payment, dispute resolution etc.
  • Good Team spirit and business-orientation

Feel like you can't tick some boxes above? If you have most of the skills and experience that we're looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!

Airbus Crisa provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Airbus Crisa expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus Crisa does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Crisa 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.

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:
Computadoras, Redes e Ingeniería, SA

Contract Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . 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.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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