HTP Aerostructure Buyer

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Procurement & Contract Manager has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Purchasing Team, playing a key role in managing supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy across product lifecycles to optimize customer value while minimizing total cost of ownership and risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to sourcing activities, manage tendering processes, and negotiate contract terms to achieve optimal purchasing conditions aligned with internal and external company requirements.

• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance across all phases (innovation, development, serial, and support) across key dimensions such as logistics, quality, cost, and support.

• Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and oversee active projects to maximize customer value while mitigating operational risks.

• Participate actively as a core member of Multifunctional and Multidivisional teams throughout the tendering, contracting, and lifecycle management stages.

SKILLS Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Proven track record in procurement, contract management, or strategic sourcing.

• Soft skills: Strong negotiation capability, high adaptability to work in a networking mode, and strong business acumen.

• Languages: Advanced level in English.

• Technical knowledge: In-depth understanding of contract law, supplier management methodologies, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) principles.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience in aerospace or complex industrial procurement environments will be highly valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS 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.

• Collective transport service 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 environment.

• 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 Operations SL

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

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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.