An opportunity for a Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

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, integral 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 Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent discipline.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in activities that have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge in Procurement, Engineering, Services, or Project Management.
- Technical knowledge: Proven ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks. Knowledge of SAP is highly valued.
- Soft skills: Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills. Proven experience working in matrix environments with successful stakeholder and conflict management. Ability to empower and motivate others.
- Languages: Negotiation level of English.

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