Buyer

Job Description

TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIESFor a given scope covering specific and/or various Airbus commercial programmes, the main activities will include the following:* Set up and lead Procurement activities for Fuel and Inerting products including securing the contractual framework with the suppliers * Lead the sourcing activities as applicable, managing the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance within Company requirements and procedures* Monitor the contract with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve, throughout the contract life cycle, a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost...) * Act as the main focal point for the contracts internally and externally and manage the day to day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks.* Co-ordinate with the Multi-Functional Team (Engineering, Programme, Finance and Supply Chain, Quality etc.) for all activities related to the contracts.* Assist in defining and implementing the commodity strategy, perform market analysis and support global sourcing and offset initiatives.* Support value creation projects, innovation and future product developments including Research and Technology projects as required for Fuel and Inerting Systems* Implement procurement policy.* Ensure accurate financial forecasts together with Financial Controlling in relation to financial risks and opportunities for the Suppliers/Contracts* Ensure risk and opportunity management is embedded in the day to day operations. * Ensure all opportunities for counter claims for whatever reason are collated and charged back to the supplier. KEY ASPECTS OF THE ROLEA. Negotiating and Contracting specific price agreements in relation design-to-cost and modification activitiesB. Managing complex negotiations, with many subjects with financial claims from Airbus to the Supplier and the Supplier to Airbus, through to conclusion and contractualisation C. Ensure contractual parameters are adhered to by the suppliers with a special focus on consequential management in relation to non-quality and late deliveriesD. Working collaboratively and ensuring the link between the Supplier and the Airbus MFT in all topics impacting the supply-chain to ensure "1-Airbus voice" to the supplierE. Ensuring the accurate financial coverage of financial risks/opportunities for Airbus ensuring the link with Financial Controlling for the activities in relation to the Suppliers/ContractsF. Management of relationships between Airbus and specific Commodity suppliers and ensure regular reviews take place at all appropriate levels to highlight and manage issues REQUIRED SKILLS * Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed.* Experience in working in a multi-functional environment* Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers* Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level * Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable. * Negotiation level in English

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Buyer