One of the main responsibilities is to develop, and execute, a strategy for your sub-commodities, which will include to get a deep understanding of the market, technology evolution, tendering, negotiations and long-term contract establishment with suppliers. As well supplier analysis (supplier evaluation, supplier financial analysis, etc), risk assessment and management, and make or buy business case, etc. You will develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends including: cost drivers, global pricing, market and industry trends and material lead times to maintain availability of cost-effective supplies of materials, equipment and services.
You will coordinate all activities within the Multifunctional Teams - MFT of your domain (with members from different functions like e.g. Engineering, Finance, PMO, Quality etc.) to safeguard the successful management of your sub-commodity, securing our lines and enabling value for money proposals for our platforms. With your work, you will contribute to the profitability of our company and to the expansion of our successful projects and related services, which is a vital part of Airbus Defence and Space growth strategy.
Commodity management requires a strategic and robust plan to ensure that both value and risk are managed correctly, and innovation is encouraged. The role of a commodity manager is very complex and it has to be undertaken by someone who is capable of understanding markets, the supply chain and how the business works.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Establish, implement & monitor a Commodity strategy for your perimeter
Manage supplier relationships and supplier related development programs
Lead the (Sub-) Commodity Multi-Functional Team
Lead the, and drive to conclusion bids, tenders and supplier selection processes
Lead and contribute to Procurement/ Value Creation projects & initiatives that aim at delivering synergies and savings
Lead negotiations with supplier to assure program expectations are meet
Set-up, negotiate & manage contractual agreements with suppliers, including negotiations for exiting contracts & negotiation of new supplier contracts.
Lead Supplier Evaluation Development (SED) and Vendor Management & define action plans to develop strategic suppliers.
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
A least 5 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of:
Procurement
Engineering
Services
Project/Program Management
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince
Experience of working in a matrix environment with proven record of successful stakeholder management
Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowering, motivating others and conflict management.
Negotiation level of English
Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
This position has a high visibility in Procurement and in the functions it is interfacing with (PMO, Services, Quality, Supply chain and Engineering).
We are looking forward to your application!
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Company
Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Family
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>
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