Buyer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional  travel within UK  and international (with required travel Hamburg

LOCATION: Filton (80% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday 

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

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Job Summary

A position of Buyer has opened within Aerostructures Procurement for the Airbus A220 Wing Department at Airbus Operations Limited. This is a strategic, high-exposure opportunity to join a critical team managing some of the company's supply chain. As a Buyer, you will procure goods and services essential for our aircraft manufacturing operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to  quality standards.

You will be at the forefront of managing key strategic supplier relationships. Your mandate will be to secure contractual stability and pricing agreements, which are critical to the success of Airbus' major programs. You will play a crucial role in mitigating complex supply chain risks and building robust procurement solutions to meet ambitious production rate targets.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for the Airbus A220 Wing Department, from identifying needs to contract execution and supplier management.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Conduct market research, identify potential suppliers, and evaluate their capabilities.

• Lead complex negotiations and draft contractual wording to secure favourable terms and conditions with suppliers, including price, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and purchase orders.

• Monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics and implement corrective actions, managing critical supplier performance and risk mitigation in fast-paced production environments.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, production, logistics) to align procurement strategies with business needs.

• Manage supplier relationships, fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

• Identify and proactively mitigate potential supply chain risks.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.

• Preferred Experience in a manufacturing environment with technical experience.

• Solid understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to draft contractual wording and lead complex negotiations.

• Able to interface effectively with external parties and internal stakeholders (e.g., government/industry partners), developing constructive, long-term partnerships.

• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, SAP ECC).

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed purchasing decisions.

• Collaborates well within a team, is proactive in proposing solutions for high-exposure commercial and contractual challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

 

How we can support you.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an 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.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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