Retrofit Procurement Manager Systems & Equipment M/F

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Retrofit Procurement Manager to join our Customer Services Procurement for Equipment and Systems Team based in Toulouse, France.

We will be joining a multi‑functional team of 12 buyers with commercial and or technical expertise, each bringing strengths and competences, united by common objectives and team values.

Our role is to lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure in‑service fleet retrofit campaigns for all programs (A300 to A350 & A220) and negotiate RSA (Retrofit Support Agreement) with suppliers during Call for Tenders.

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. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities.

How we care for you

• 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 centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to 10,000 e‑learning courses to develop employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• Ensure retrofit negotiations outcome are in line with Program Support (SBx) decisions.
• Establish and update a retrofit negotiation action plan for each retrofit, including negotiation strategy, budget, target must cost, lead‑time, etc.
• Lead commercial negotiation on retrofit scope and/or coordinate procurement negotiation with supplier for each retrofit, establish contract and secure signature.
• Define with x‑programme support organization after‑market strategy for complex projects on avionics sub‑commodities.
• Contribute to Airbus cost savings & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction and safety beyond standards objectives.
• Produce appropriate reporting and briefings for management decisions.
• Place orders to suppliers and administer related commercial contracts.
• Monitor contract adjustments and manage recovery programs with suppliers during retrofit execution.
• Negotiate RSA (Retrofit Support Agreement) with bidders during CFT.

Your boarding pass

• 5‑year degree level in Engineering or Business school.
• Experience in engineering, programme support, procurement operations or customer support with efficient project management.
• Awareness on contracts with airlines is a plus.
• Good influencing and communication skills / stakeholder management skills.
• High level of autonomy & rigor.
• Customer & goal oriented.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements.
• Good technical understanding / curiosity for aircraft systems is a plus.
• Problem solving skills.
• Team spirit / team player.
• English negotiation level required.

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Company

AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France)

Classe G13

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

Application & Equal Opportunity

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.

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