Communications Commodity Manager

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

An opportunity for a Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Communications Commodity Team within the TAOP (Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics) organization. This position manages systems procurement for all ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS, providing a unique and wide vision of current and future business. You will develop structural relationships with well-established worldwide suppliers (such as Honeywell, Thales Aerospace Communications) and lead Multifunctional Teams (MFT) with members from Engineering, Finance, PMO, and Quality. It is an exciting time to join a transnational, digital, and highly impactful procurement team that maximizes synergies to continuously improve and deliver results.

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Establish, implement, and monitor a robust Commodity strategy for your perimeter, ensuring a deep understanding of the market, cost drivers, global pricing, and technology evolution.

• Lead and coordinate the Sub-Commodity Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to safeguard successful management, secure lines, and enable value-for-money proposals.

• Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments, supplier financial analysis, and supplier-related development programs (such as SED and Vendor Management).

• Drive to conclusion bids, tenders, and supplier selection processes, including making or buying business cases.

• Lead negotiations and set up contractual agreements with suppliers, covering both existing contract management and new long-term contracts to meet program expectations.

• Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects aimed at delivering synergies, cost savings, and fostering innovation.

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

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