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Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. Airbus is a commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, and is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000. Airbus Commercial Aircraft
is looking for a Category Buyer to join our North American General Procurement team, based in Wichita, KS. POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN HERNDON, VA, WICHITA, KS, OR MOBILE, AL. Your team and environment
The Customer Support team provides aircraft operations support throughout the aircraft's operational life. The team coordinates, implements and monitors all services customized to meet the customer’s specific needs, to ensure a positive customer relationship. Our Field Service teams provide technical support so our customers can operate safely and efficiently. Being based at our customers' facilities enables us to have a strong customer relationship and understanding of the airline's technical and operational needs. Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe. Your challenges
Procurement Strategy & Category Management: 35% General Procurement focal point for Management and Operations for any internal customers within the region (e.g., Mobile Final Assembly Line, Corporate office) for assigned scope Support Internal Customer (IC) organizations (or teams) and General Procurement in creating and formulating the sourcing strategy by providing data about local suppliers Work closely with the global General Procurement commodities and drive local multi-functional teams (MFTs) to maximize visibility on procurement planning Establish and ensure regular two-way communication with key functional and local customers; manage the integration with assigned General Procurement commodities in North America and worldwide Local for Global: Identification of key/niche areas where the company can plan offshoring and manage the complete outsourcing cycle in alignment with commodity strategy. Act as primary procurement contact for these suppliers in alignment with the assigned commodity Supplier Relationship Management - Build relations with suppliers of assigned commodities and identify new vendors Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders): 35% Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams (MDT) in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities. Values of projects vary, generally around $1,000,000 per event (some may be well over that) Develop procurement plans and identify opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas. Escalate blockages as needed Manage the relationship with internal business partners across multiple Airbus divisions to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity Perform "Local for Local" procurement activities in alignment with the global commodities’ strategy Support “Global for Local” procurement activities to provide local insight and support to global and other regional buyers Responsible for creation, negotiation and management of contract terms and conditions and communication with all stakeholders Team Leadership: 10% Provide leadership and coaching to less experienced team members Provide support & input to General Procurement Directors/Key Account Manager to set realistic goals based on commodity strategy and improvements Procurement & Process Tools Expert: 10% Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers Resolve procurement process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems Monitor and initiate actions to facilitate timely payment to suppliers, minimizing disruption to Airbus processes Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way Expert experience in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) is preferred Additional Responsibilities: 10% Drive non-flying procurement contributions to projects affecting assigned teams/organizations/commodities; liaise with GP in the Americas, GP in Europe and relevant business partners Your boarding pass
Education
A Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree Fluency in written and verbal English. Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish is highly desirable Project Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Certifications are desirable Experience
Five or more years of related experience Project management skills are desirable Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, operations, negotiation and communication skills is highly desirable Demonstrated effectiveness as a participant and leader on a work-focused team Experience working in a manufacturing organization or a similar quality-focused manufacturing organization is highly desirable Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities
Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach Procurement process and advanced negotiation skill Project Management - motivate multi-functional teams to perform RFx and procurement projects Knowledge of North American supplier base and cost structure Aware of applicable laws (labor, IP, international trade) Proven leadership capabilities and team working skills in a complex matrix organization Analytical capacities to synthesize large quantities of complex data Integrity principles and ethical leadership Proactive nature and strong self-initiative in unstructured environments Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict Communication Skills
Ability to influence and support positive behavior change within a multinational company Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a senior executive audience Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Carrying up to 10 lbs/5 kg; able to lift up to 10 lbs/5 kg Hearing, speaking, and ability to participate in meetings and negotiations Prolonged sitting and occasional lifting/retrieval from low storage; travel less than 5% Eligibility
Eligible for employment in the US Take your career to a new level and apply online now. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request. Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Airbus in America 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 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Employment is at will. This position description does not constitute a contract. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus storing information for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. Any impersonation of Airbus to solicit money should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Washington DC-Baltimore Area postings and other locations are listed for reference; this page may include multiple roles and locations with varying requirements and compensation. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Airbus Aircraft.
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Project Buyer - General Procurement
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Airbus Aircraft Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Job Description
Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. Airbus is a commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, and is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000. Airbus Commercial Aircraft
is looking for a Category Buyer to join our North American General Procurement team, based in Wichita, KS. POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN HERNDON, VA, WICHITA, KS, OR MOBILE, AL. Your team and environment
The Customer Support team provides aircraft operations support throughout the aircraft's operational life. The team coordinates, implements and monitors all services customized to meet the customer’s specific needs, to ensure a positive customer relationship. Our Field Service teams provide technical support so our customers can operate safely and efficiently. Being based at our customers' facilities enables us to have a strong customer relationship and understanding of the airline's technical and operational needs. Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe. Your challenges
Procurement Strategy & Category Management: 35% General Procurement focal point for Management and Operations for any internal customers within the region (e.g., Mobile Final Assembly Line, Corporate office) for assigned scope Support Internal Customer (IC) organizations (or teams) and General Procurement in creating and formulating the sourcing strategy by providing data about local suppliers Work closely with the global General Procurement commodities and drive local multi-functional teams (MFTs) to maximize visibility on procurement planning Establish and ensure regular two-way communication with key functional and local customers; manage the integration with assigned General Procurement commodities in North America and worldwide Local for Global: Identification of key/niche areas where the company can plan offshoring and manage the complete outsourcing cycle in alignment with commodity strategy. Act as primary procurement contact for these suppliers in alignment with the assigned commodity Supplier Relationship Management - Build relations with suppliers of assigned commodities and identify new vendors Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders): 35% Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams (MDT) in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities. Values of projects vary, generally around $1,000,000 per event (some may be well over that) Develop procurement plans and identify opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas. Escalate blockages as needed Manage the relationship with internal business partners across multiple Airbus divisions to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity Perform "Local for Local" procurement activities in alignment with the global commodities’ strategy Support “Global for Local” procurement activities to provide local insight and support to global and other regional buyers Responsible for creation, negotiation and management of contract terms and conditions and communication with all stakeholders Team Leadership: 10% Provide leadership and coaching to less experienced team members Provide support & input to General Procurement Directors/Key Account Manager to set realistic goals based on commodity strategy and improvements Procurement & Process Tools Expert: 10% Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers Resolve procurement process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems Monitor and initiate actions to facilitate timely payment to suppliers, minimizing disruption to Airbus processes Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way Expert experience in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) is preferred Additional Responsibilities: 10% Drive non-flying procurement contributions to projects affecting assigned teams/organizations/commodities; liaise with GP in the Americas, GP in Europe and relevant business partners Your boarding pass
Education
A Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree Fluency in written and verbal English. Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish is highly desirable Project Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Certifications are desirable Experience
Five or more years of related experience Project management skills are desirable Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, operations, negotiation and communication skills is highly desirable Demonstrated effectiveness as a participant and leader on a work-focused team Experience working in a manufacturing organization or a similar quality-focused manufacturing organization is highly desirable Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities
Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach Procurement process and advanced negotiation skill Project Management - motivate multi-functional teams to perform RFx and procurement projects Knowledge of North American supplier base and cost structure Aware of applicable laws (labor, IP, international trade) Proven leadership capabilities and team working skills in a complex matrix organization Analytical capacities to synthesize large quantities of complex data Integrity principles and ethical leadership Proactive nature and strong self-initiative in unstructured environments Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict Communication Skills
Ability to influence and support positive behavior change within a multinational company Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a senior executive audience Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Carrying up to 10 lbs/5 kg; able to lift up to 10 lbs/5 kg Hearing, speaking, and ability to participate in meetings and negotiations Prolonged sitting and occasional lifting/retrieval from low storage; travel less than 5% Eligibility
Eligible for employment in the US Take your career to a new level and apply online now. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request. Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Airbus in America 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 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Employment is at will. This position description does not constitute a contract. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus storing information for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. Any impersonation of Airbus to solicit money should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Washington DC-Baltimore Area postings and other locations are listed for reference; this page may include multiple roles and locations with varying requirements and compensation. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Airbus Aircraft.
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