Job Description:
Strategic Buyer – Rear Fuselage & Empennage
An opportunity for a Strategic Buyer – Rear Fuselage & Empennage has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid) .
The selected candidate will join the Aerostructures Procurement Team . This dynamic, highly motivated team is in charge of shaping the structural core of our aircraft by managing key contractual and commercial frameworks, securing top-tier value, and keeping our supply chain ahead of the curve in high-technology work packages .
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
- Manage end-to-end supplier contracts to ensure optimal purchasing conditions, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation .
- Identify and deliver strategic value-creation projects that directly impact long-term competitiveness .
- Nurture executive-level relationships with general suppliers to drive continuous performance and collaboration .
- Lead cross-functional Work Package teams on product strategy, ensuring seamless alignment with the broader Multi-Functional Team (MFT) .
- Own and execute the Procurement Plan,
translating high-level strategy into tangible commercial milestones .
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply We are looking forward to knowing you:
- Education: Degree in Business Administration, Industrial/Aeronautical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline .
- Experience: Proven experience in strategic procurement, complex contract negotiations, and international supplier management .
- Soft skills: Leadership skills with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment across technical and commercial stakeholders, alongside an entrepreneurial mindset focused on value creation .
- Languages: Advanced/Fluent level in English .
- Technical knowledge: Advanced negotiation, commercial optimization, and international contract management capabilities .
- Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors will b
📌 Strategic Buyer, Aerostructure Procurement (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe