Commodity Buyer - Electrical Systems (d/f/m)
// Role Summary
Airbus Defence and Space seeks a proactive Commodity Buyer with expertise in Electrical Systems to shape the future of space procurement, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven supply of critical components.
// Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement for critical space program components.
- Lead complex negotiations on prices, terms, and technical specifications.
- Manage supplier evaluation and develop action plans for strategic partners.
- Act as a key interface between Engineering, M&P, and suppliers.
- Requires 5+ years of experience, degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain, and fluency in English and German.
- Role based at the Airbus site in Immenstaad, focusing on innovation in Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power.
// Role Specification
Commodity Buyer - Electrical Systems (d/f/m)
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a proactive Buyer to join its multicultural team and shape the future of Space Procurement. This pivotal role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven supply of critical components and systems essential for our space programs, with a focus on deploying cutting-edge Optical work packages.
The position is based at the Airbus site in Immenstaad, a hub for technological innovation in Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power. This environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and offers a broad perspective on driving technological advancements across multiple domains.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Analyze markets, identify technology trends, and develop commodity strategies to mitigate risks.
- End-to-End Procurement: Manage the full lifecycle from supplier scouting and tendering to contract finalization and order placement.
- Complex Negotiations: Lead negotiations on prices, terms, and technical specifications, ensuring the contractual coverage of our purchases.
- Supplier Development (SED): Evaluate supplier performance and strategy in respect to our business; and define action plans for our strategic partners.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Act as the interface between Engineering, M&P, and our suppliers to ensure functional and timely delivery of EEE components.
Your Qualifications:
- Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience: 5+ years in procurement, supply chain & quality, industrial management, or similar positions.
- Expertise: Good knowledge of Procurement processes and about Electrical Assemblies and Components.
- Skills: Strong analytical thinking for price/value analyses, knowledge of common procurement tools and SAP.
- Languages: Fluency in English and German is required.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.