Airbus Defence and Space

CommunicationsCommodityManager

€65–95k ~AI est. Getafe, Madrid, Spain FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Communications Commodity Manager at Airbus Defence and Space. Skills: Commodity strategy, Supplier management, Negotiation. Establish, implement, and monitor commodity strategy. Understand market, cost drivers, pricing, and technology”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver synergies; Deliver cost savings

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of experience in Procurement, Engineering, Services, or Project Management, Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent

Nice to Have

Knowledge of SAP is highly valued

What You'll Do.

and monitor commodity strategy

Lead and coordinate Sub-Commodity MFT

Safeguard management and secure lines

Enable value-for-money proposals

Manage supplier relationships

Manage supplier risk assessments

Manage supplier financial analysis

Manage supplier development programs

and supplier selection

Set up contractual agreements

Manage existing contracts

Manage new long-term contracts

Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multifunctional Teams (MFT); Matrix environments

Communication Scope

Negotiation level English

Full Job Description

****Job Description:**** An opportunity for a **Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems)** has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the **Communications Commodity Team** within the TAOP (Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics) organization. This position manages systems procurement for all ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS, providing a unique and wide vision of current and future business. You will develop structural relationships with well-established worldwide suppliers (such as Honeywell, Thales Aerospace Communications) and lead Multifunctional Teams (MFT) with members from Engineering, Finance, PMO, and Quality. It is an exciting time to join a transnational, digital, and highly impactful procurement team that maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results. **RESPONSIBILITIES** The main tasks of the jobholder will be: * **Establish, implement, and monitor** a robust Commodity strategy for your perimeter, ensuring a deep understanding of the market, cost drivers, global pricing, and technology evolution. * **Lead and coordinate** the Sub-Commodity Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to safeguard successful management, secure lines, and enable value-for-money proposals. * **Manage** supplier relationships, risk assessments, supplier financial analysis, and supplier-related development programs (such as SED and Vendor Management). * **Drive** to conclusion bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes, including making or buying business cases. * **Lead negotiations** and set up contractual agreements with suppliers, covering both existing contract management and new long-term contracts to meet program expectations. * **Contribute** to Procurement and Value Creation projects aimed at delivering synergies, cost savings, and fostering innovation. **SKILLS** Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you: * **Education:** Degree in

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