Job Description:
An opportunity for a
Strategic Procurement Manager - Next Generation Composites
has arisen within
Airbus Operations
, Getafe (Madrid) .
The selected candidate will join the
PMBC (Composites Strategic Procurement)
Team, which is in charge of leading the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) for composite materials across the entire Airbus Group through the Procurement Synergy Group (PSG) . This team works in a highly transnational, cross-functional, and cross-divisional environment, collaborating closely with R&T;, Engineering, Manufacturing, SC&Q;, and major suppliers to define, develop, and secure the next generation of composite technologies that will directly impact future aircraft platforms and business decisions .
Responsibilities
The main tasks of the jobholder will be :
- Lead the creation and execution of the Composites Procurement Strategy (including Key Principles, Implementation Strategy, and Planning) in alignment with the Next Gen Programme Strategy .
- Coordinate the overall Procurement involvement for Next Generation Composite Materials,
leading the Call for Tender activities and managing functional, cross-divisional teams .
- Establish and maintain the contractual framework for new composite developments (NDAs, Cooperation, and Research Agreements) with external suppliers .
- Monitor and secure suppliers’ involvement, performance, and adherence to Programme milestones, planning, and material deliveries for trials .
- Ensure Procurement's contribution to material trade-offs (evaluating cost, industrial capability, and sovereignty) and drive Risk & Opportunity Management .
- Consolidate inputs and deliver presentations to higher management at key decision-making forums and Programme gates .
Skills
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply We are looking forward to knowing you :
- Education: Degree in Engineering, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, etc.), or Business Administration .
- Experience: Proven experience in
📌 Strategic Buyer in Composites Procurement Leader of New Generation Technologies (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe