Airbus
* Facilitate general procurement transactions to fill business needs and provide internal customers with goods and services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines and with the respective commodity strategies and borderlines defined by the management organization to the customers’ complete satisfaction.* Ensure full compliance of contract storage & data availability in the applicable tools (SAP, Click & Source & Click n Buy) for Senior Buyers to prepare for MFT’s much more efficiently and Buyers to align operational ordering with contract scope.* 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.* Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.* Resolve general procurement process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems.* Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms.* Develop a collaborative relationship with the various functions to understand and incorporate quality feedback into contact and negotiations with suppliers.* Maintain cooperative relationships and engage with them in strategic and transactional activities to improve vendor relationships and increase customer satisfaction.* Perform other duties as assigned.* 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.* Five or more years of related experience* Demonstrated effectiveness as a participant and leader on a work-focused team.* Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach.* Procurement process and advanced negotiation skill.* Knowledge of North American supplier base and cost structure.* Fluency in written and verbal English. Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish is highly desirable.* Project Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Certifications* Project management skills* Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, operations, negotiation and communication skills* Experience working in a manufacturing organization or a similar quality-focused manufacturing organization* Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, negotiation and communication skills.
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