M/F Chemicals Buyer

Overview

Job Description: You have strategic thinking and an open mindset; you are ready to challenge and influence internal and external stakeholders. You have the ability to work in and with an international team and have led complex projects to protect Airbus interests. This is the job for you if you fit these criteria.

You will be part of the Chemicals, Paint and associated Services team (PMBP), which is in charge of procuring for the Airbus group flyable Chemicals, Paint and Services. The Chemicals field is driven by environmental constraints such as Reach, Reach It, chromated products and is closely linked to Operations. Rate adaptation and environmental constraints are challenges, and supplier performance is key.

By joining our team, you can expect to manage diverse activities with both internal and external views and stakeholders, and to directly contribute to main corporate targets such as de-risking, ramp-up, cost optimization, and innovation. If you want to impact Airbus risk exposure and profitability, and to be in the driving seat to think strategically and implement the plan that you define, join Airbus Material Procurement.

Working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France, served by an international airport. It is ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, offering plenty of outdoor options.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end procurement activity for the sealant portfolio across all Airbus Commercial programs, plants, and Business Units, including market intelligence, tendering, and contract execution.
• Lead multifunctional/multidivisional teams throughout the tendering and contract life cycle, and build strategic, long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Manage risks, claims (e.g., single source, obsolescence), and day-to-day supplier relationships to optimize customer value while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate Cooperation Research Agreements with suppliers and internal stakeholders during the innovation, development, serial, and support phases.
• Support the AOP process with the multifunctional team by identifying budget and resource needs for year N+1 projects and monitor the progress of funded projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a buyer (project management experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to step back and see the big picture while deep diving into project details; adaptable, autonomous, and team-oriented mindset.
• English is the main language; French or German are a plus.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Upskilling opportunities and development prospects with access to 10,000+ e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Compliance

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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