ATR - Systems and Equipment Buyer H/F

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo. From the world’s largest cities, to our planet’s most remote regions , our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way. We are looking for a Buyer to come onboard in our Direct Procurement Directorate in Antoine’s team: a team of 8 collaborators!

Responsibilities

Negotiate and implement contracts for development, supply and support of Systems & Equipment to be installed on ATR aircraft, at the best conditions for ATR and its customers; Lead the negotiations with suppliers (price evolution, new products or services…) either with competitive or gré-à-gré approach with supplier; Manage the purchase contracts: amend contracts and enforce existing contractual provisions; Ensure Suppliers deliver the expected performances and, when necessary, drive remedial actions (including claim management) to restore performances; Coordinate the preparation of the Senior Management Meetings with Suppliers; keep up to date IT information related to the contracts (prices, contacts...); prepare and participate to the Commodity MFT; Benchmark and keep the knowledge of the market for the commodity to cope with the needs of the different ATR Directorates; Lead the Request for Proposals taking into account all stakeholders requirements; Represent ATR when necessary: visit at supplier’s facilities, events, working groups; Occasional business trips.

Requirements

Commercial degree (master or equivalent) with solid technical background, OR engineering degree with experience in business positions; Proven experience in similar procurement positions; Capability to write contractual documents (legal background necessary); Good knowledge of supply chain and purchasing processes; Good knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft maintenance; Negotiation skills (in English and in French); Pack Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP; Good communication, (written / spoken in English); Capability to work in team and to coordinate work with other teams; 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.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package (profit and success sharing, employee savings plan…); Work-life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events…); Well-being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage…); Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project; Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills; CSE: ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps …); Diversity and inclusion: Over 1200 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams!