H/F Buyer / Buyer for Marking & Decofilm

Airbus Commercial Aircraft Buyer Marking & Decofilm (f/m)

Based in Toulouse, France within the Chemicals & Services Procurement (PMBP) department.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies and maintain relationships with suppliers to secure day‑to‑day business (cost, time, quality) and achieve ramp‑up targets.
• Run Calls for Tenders and select suppliers according to the Airbus process.
• Ensure best contractual conditions, negotiate long‑term contracts, and monitor terms during innovation, development, serial production, and support phases.
• Lead and interface with multifunctional teams (Programme, Design office, Manufacturing engineering, Quality, Supply chain, Finance, etc.) for all commodity‑related activities.
• Ensure supplier commercial performance including claim management, identify cost‑reduction opportunities, and proactively manage risks and de‑risking.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Procurement experience with solid business acumen and thorough knowledge of the procurement process.
• Contract‑negotiation experience backed by a strong commercial background and legal awareness.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP; project‑management experience or technical understanding is a plus.
• Negotiation level of English is mandatory; French, German, or Spanish are a plus.
• Ability to travel for business is required.
• Awareness of compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Employee savings plan, voluntary stock purchase plan, and profit‑sharing schemes.
• Extra days‑off, holiday transfer options, and staff‑council social and sporting activities.
• Complementary health insurance (disability, invalidity, death) and on‑site health services.
• Well‑being services including gym, car‑pooling application, and concierge services.
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses and accelerated development programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements and international mobility opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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