M/F Chemicals Buyer

Job Description:

You have a strategic thinking, open mindset, you are ready to challenge and influence internal & external stakeholders, you have the ability to work in and with an international team and you have already led complex projects to protect Airbus interest, then this is the job for you.

You will be part of the Chemicals, Paint and associated Services team (PMBP), which is in charge of procuring, for the Airbus group, flyable Chemicals, Paint and Services. The world of Chemicals is driven by strong environmental constraints such as Reach, Reach It, chromated products and is very close to Operations. Rate adaptation and environmental constraints are a challenge and Supplier’s performance is key.

By joining our team, you can expect to manage very diverse activities with both internal / external views & stakeholders, and to directly contribute to main corporate targets such as derisking, ramp-up, cost optimization, and innovation. If you want to impact directly Airbus risk exposure and profitability, to be in the driving seat to think strategic and to implement the plan that YOU have defined, don't wait and join us at Airbus Material Procurement.

Your working environment:Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Drive the end-to-end procurement activity for the sealant portfolio across all Airbus Commercial programs, plants, and Business Units, including market intelligence, tendering, and contract execution.

• Lead Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams throughout the tendering and contract life cycle, and build strategic, long-term relationships with your suppliers.

• Manage risks, claims (e.g., single source, obsolescence), and day-to-day supplier relationships to optimize customer value while minimizing the total cost of ownership.

• Negotiate Cooperation Research Agreements with suppliers and internal stakeholders during the innovation, development, serial, and support phases.

• Support the AOP process with the Multifunctional team by identifying budget and resource needs for year N+1 projects, and monitor the progress of funded projects.

Your boarding pass:

• Minimum 5-years experience as a buyer (project management experience is a plus).

• Proficiency in Excel and SAP.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to step back and get the big picture whilst deep diving into project details, demonstrating an adaptable, autonomous, and team-oriented mindset.

• English is the main language; French or German are a plus.

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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.

Company:

AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.