Job Description:

Main Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Strategy & Ownership: Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for your assigned cabin aftersales portfolio. You will move beyond tactical buying to define long-term supplier roadmaps that align with Airbus’s global objectives.

• End-to-End Sourcing: Participate in Call for Tenders (CFT) and supplier selection process. You will secure the Upgrade and Retrofit conditions and ensure fair competition and full alignment with Airbus Procurement processes, from initial scouting to final contract award.

• Commercial Leadership: Lead negotiations for cabin upgrades and retrofits. Your focus will be on optimizing price, lead times, and intellectual property rights to deliver maximum value and operational flexibility.

• Contract Management: Draft, execute, and manage Purchase Agreements specifically tailored to the aftersales environment.

• Operational Excellence: Act as an extended member of the central Cabin & Cargo Procurement team, ensuring seamless integration between central strategy and local execution.

• Performance & Claims Management: Liaise with internal stakeholders to monitor supplier KPIs. When necessary, you will lead the resolution of commercial claims and performance recovery plans.

• Innovation & Digitalization: Contribute to the evolution of procurement by deploying state-of-the-art digital tools and processes (SAP, E-Proc, Airsupply) to drive efficiency.

Requirements: Our Ideal Candidate

Professional Expertise

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in Procurement, with a proven track record in tendering, contract drafting, and commercial negotiation.

• Aviation Knowledge: Familiarity with the aerospace aftersales market or cabin interiors is highly advantageous but not mandatory.

• Technical Tools: Proficiency in Airbus E2E Procurement tools (SAP, E-Proc, and Airsupply) and the Google Workspace suite.

• Languages: Fluency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory. Proficiency in French and/or German is a significant plus.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Problem Solving: The ability to react quickly and find a solution with a focus on minimizing operational disruption for our customers.

• Influence & Communication: You are a natural bridge-builder with the ability to convince and influence stakeholders at various levels.

• Integrity & Ethics: You operate with the highest standards of equity and integrity. You understand that in this role, you represent Airbus legally, financially, and reputationally.

Delivery Focus: You are customer-focused and thrive in a collaborative, multinational environment, whether working on-site or remotely.

Benefits - what’s in it for you:

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.  

• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work. 

• A modern office at Parque das Nacoes, well connected to public transportation.

• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.

• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

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.

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