Job Title: Buyer
We are now recruiting for a skilled Buyer to join our team in Coimbra and become part of Airbus Procurement.
As a key member of the procurement function, you will be responsible for Tactical Sourcing activities and Contract Management support to Direct and Indirect central procurement functions in line with Service Level Agreement requirements.
You will report directly to the Head of Procurement Services within the Airbus GBS organization.
Main Responsibilities:
Tactical Sourcing Activities: Act as an extended member of the central Procurement function (Direct and Indirect) for Tactical Sourcing and Contract Management activities for assigned scope.
Contract Management Support: Manage or support the Call for Tender (CFT) and supplier selection process in a fair competition mode and according to Airbus Procurement processes.
Negotiation and Drafting: Support the drafting and negotiation of relevant contracts/generic terms and conditions with suppliers.
NDAs and Compliance: On request, process standard NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) for various projects and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Contractual Requirements: Manage the annual release of applicable contractual requirements and documents lists (cARL, cADL) and launching actions when necessary.
Quality and Delivery: Ensure deliverables (goods/services) are in line with contractual terms (cost, time, quality).
Strategic Alignment: Support long-term alignment of preferred supplier base with trans-national and trans-divisional strategic needs of Airbus.
Cost Savings: Ensure and report achievement of saving targets in accordance with SLAs.
Bundling Opportunities: Optimize bundling opportunities to leverage buying power of the Group and contribute to local for global initiatives.
Communication: Ensure regular two-way communication with strategic buyers in central Procurement commodities.
Innovation: Contribute to innovation and digitalization in the procurement process through state-of-the-art processes and tools.
Requirements:
Procurement Background: The jobholder will have a Procurement background of 2 to 5 years and potential to be developed in core countries in the Procurement function.
Hard Skills: Strong ability in Tendering process, Advanced negotiation, Legal/Contracting, and SRM (supplier relationship management).
Language Skills: Good knowledge in Export Control and Sustainability laws and regulations. Fluent in English and French both written and verbal.
Soft Skills: Delivery oriented with strong focus on customers' satisfaction. Ability to convince and influence, communicate effectively. Team player with comfort working remotely. Acts with integrity and equity in supplier selection process, in full compliance with processes and regulations.
Travel: May have to travel up to once a month to core countries of Airbus (France, Germany, Spain, and UK).
Benefits:
Career Opportunities: Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
Flexible Working: Hybrid working model allowing combination of onsite and offsite work.
Office Facilities: Modern office in Coimbra, well connected to public transportation.
Work Environment: Motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
Onboarding Experience: Intense and exciting onboarding experience.
Awareness of any potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity as foundation for Company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Portugal SA
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering
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 should be reported.