Mission & Armament Commodity Manager (d/f/m)

A vacancy has arisen in the lines of our Commodity Managers within strategic procurement, which is a vital part in the procurement and supply chain community. You will join the Mission & Armament commodity for systems procurement for all Airbus Defence and Space AirPower platforms, which will give you a unique wide vision of the Airbus Defence and Space AirPower current and future business. You will work developing structural relationships with well established worldwide suppliers and managing complex workpackages. This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop structural relationships with well established worldwide suppliers and manage complex workpackages; Build the future Supply Chain of Combat Collaborative Aircrafts and lead national eyes only projects from the procurement side; Establish, implement & monitor a Commodity strategy for your perimeter; Lead the (Sub-) Commodity Multi-Functional Team; Manage supplier relationships and supplier related development programs; Lead negotiations with supplier to assure program expectations are meet; Set-up, negotiate and manage contractual agreements with suppliers

Requirements

3-5 years of experience within Procurement; Bachelor/ Master degree in Business Administration, Engineering or comparable; German: mother tongue; English: Negotiation level; very good skills in (international) communication; Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince; Able to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks; 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

Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines; 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities; Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives; On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations; Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA