Commodity Manager
Airbus
Getafe AreaPosted 1 day agoDiscoveredMatch locked
HybridFull time
Job Description
An opportunity for a
Commodity Manager
has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the
Strategic Sourcing Team
. The department is in charge of orchestrating and executing end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned product categories or service groups. The team is multicultural, multidisciplinary, and works in close contact with multiple departments. The jobholder will reinforce our Procurement organization, taking part in driving total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring uncompromising quality standards to foster high-value strategic partnerships that align with the organization's long-term business goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
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Design and implement
comprehensive, long-term category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with corporate financial and operational objectives.
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Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations
regarding pricing, contractual terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver measurable cost savings.
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Manage supplier relationships
(SRM) by identifying, vetting, and onboarding best-in-class suppliers, driving continuous improvement through rigorous performance reviews.
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Conduct deep-dive market intelligence
and analysis to anticipate price volatility, commodity trends, and macroeconomic shifts.
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Proactively mitigate supply chain risks
by implementing robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity and supply security.
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Act as a strategic partner
and lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Programs, and Operations to integrate business needs into the sourcing strategy.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
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Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Experience
Proven track record and solid experience in strategic category management, global sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
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Soft skills
Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities, with a high adaptability to influence at all organizational levels and work in a networking mode.
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Languages
Advanced level in English.
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Technical knowledge
Advanced proficiency in data-driven decision-making and the use of advanced analytical tools for supply chain market analysis.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus, we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
- Attractive salary.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport servic e subject to working calendar/home location.
- Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
- Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environ ment.
- Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
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 Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type
Permanent -------
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .
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.
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
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