Airbus · 6 hours ago
Procurement Representative
Airbus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, and they are seeking a Procurement Representative responsible for procurement activities for VAS non-aircraft material purchases. The role includes managing purchasing strategies, vendor relationships, and contributing to global strategies to optimize costs and improve quality.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing, transportation, and logistics portion of the business
Purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points, vendor management (creation through evaluation)
Search for opportunities to improve the items’ cost and take action to implement them
Contribute to global strategies and action plans
Contribute to the achievement of the global KPI’s by implementing strategies and cost saving activities
Manage working relationships with suppliers: solve quality, delivery, cost problems, participate in supplier evaluations
Update the files and purchasing database for his/her portfolio
Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors
Assist with the completion of Customer Quality Surveys
Compile and maintain KPI’s for VAS’ Quality System performance
Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing transportation and logistics support of the business
Performance activities required for this position: purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points
Search for opportunities to improve the cost of items and take action to implement them
Contribute to global strategies and action plans
Contribute to the achievement of the global KPI’s by implementing strategies and cost saving activities
Manage working relationships with suppliers: solve quality, delivery, cost problems, participate in supplier evaluations
Update the files and purchasing database
Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-year degree in Business or Supply chain Management, Engineering or related field
Knowledge of laws governing procurement of items
Intermediate (or better) mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite
Proficient with internal business systems such as SAP
Strong communication skills in written and verbal English
Office 365, Google Suite, SAP experience preferred
Preferred
5+ years effective negotiation experience in a Buyer capacity, in an aerospace environment
Experience in the aviation industry is desirable
Demonstrated success as a team player
Strong communication skills in written and verbal English
Fluency in another language is highly desirable
Several years of experience working in the spare part business
Demonstrated effective negotiation and analytical skills
Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving
Ability to work in an international environment and reach out across functions with a variety of individual interests to improve operations and enhance quality
Supplier management and development experience
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
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