Buyer - Business Services (long leave cover)

Job Description:

We are now looking for a Buyer - Business Services (long leave cover) to onboard our GBS.

Purpose/ Mission

In this role, you will apply your established knowledge and experience within the procurement discipline to support trans-national procurement strategies. Your core mission is to act as an extended member of the central Procurement function for Tactical Sourcing and Contract Management activities. Operating with a moderate level of guidance, you will resolve operational problems using existing solutions and continuously build upon your knowledge of the organization while actively contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities - your mission 

• Act as an extended member of the central Procurement function (Indirect) for Tactical Sourcing and Contract Management activities for the assigned scope.
• Manage or support the Call for Tender (CFT) and supplier selection process in a fair competition mode and according to Airbus Procurement processes.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of the relevant contracts/ generic terms and conditions with suppliers.
• On request, process standard NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) for various projects.
• Manage the annual release of applicable contractual requirements and documents lists (cARL, cADL) and launching actions in case of need.
• Ensure deliverables (goods/services) are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality).
• Support long-term alignment of the preferred supplier base with the long-term trans-national and trans-divisional strategic needs of Airbus.
• Ensure and report achievement of saving targets in accordance with SLAs.
• Optimize bundling opportunities to leverage the buying power of the Group and contribute to local for global initiatives.
• Ensure regular two-way communication with strategic buyers in central Procurement commodities.
• Contribute to innovation and digitalization in the procurement process through the deployment of state-of-the-art processes and tools.

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

• The jobholder should have a Procurement background of minimum 2 to 5 years and the potential to be developed in the core countries in the Procurement function.
• The ability to work effectively while receiving a moderate level of guidance rather than requiring strict supervision or having total independence. Demonstrated capability to resolve problems using existing solutions. A proactive approach to continuing to build knowledge of the organization.
• In terms of Hard skills, the jobholder will demonstrate a strong ability in Tendering process, Advanced negotiation, Legal/Contracting and SRM (supplier relationship management). He/she will bring good knowledge in Export Control and Sustainability laws and regulations. He/she will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, and will be fluent in English both written and verbal. French and/or German would be a plus. He/she will be easily adaptable to the Airbus E2E Procurement tools (Coupa suite, SAP, E-Proc and Airsupply) and will be used to Google suite.
• In terms of Soft skills, the jobholder will be "delivery" oriented with a strong focus on customers’ satisfaction. He/she will have a strong ability to convince and influence, communicate effectively. He/she will be a team player and will be comfortable with remote working.
• He/she will always act with integrity and equity in the supplier selection process, in full compliance with processes and regulations. A specific attention will be brought to the Ethics of the jobholder. In his/her role, he/she is engaging Airbus legally, financially and in terms of image.
• The jobholder may have to travel up to once a month to the core countries of Airbus (France, Germany, Spain and UK).

Your application

• Candidates must submit their application exclusively in English.

Benefits - what’s in it for you

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.  
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work. 
• A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the AGBS together.
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

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 Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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