Egse Commodity Buyer - Satellite Constellations M - F H/F - Airbus Defense and Space

Description de l'emploi:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Commodity Buyer (f/m) to join our Procurement Constellations team in Toulouse, France. Our mission is to deliver high-rate, cost-effective Flight and Ground equipment to support our constellations business while leveraging traditional space heritage.

In this role, you will manage end-to-end procurement for critical Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for our Final Assembly Line (FAL). You will play a decisive role in driving strategic negotiations with key suppliers and accelerating the industrialization of next-generation satellite constellations. Working within a multi-functional team, you will deliver best-in-class procurement services to our Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering organizations.

Join our Satellite Constellations team-now fully integrated into ADS-and help shape the future of space!

Your working environment:

As the global aeronautics capital and European hub for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in southwestern France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees, it offers an exceptional quality of life with endless outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Competitive salary, profit-sharing schemes, employee savings plan with Airbus matching contributions, and a voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days off for special occasions, holiday transfer options, and an active Staff Council offering a wide range of social, cultural, and sports activities.
• Wellbeing / Health: Comprehensive health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site, access to an on-site health center, concierge services, gym, and carpooling platform.
• Individual development: Tailored upskilling opportunities and career prospects, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, professional certifications, expert career paths, accelerated leadership programs, and international mobility options.

At Airbus, we empower you to work, connect, and collaborate with flexibility. Whenever possible, we promote flexible work arrangements to foster innovation and fresh perspectives.

Your challenges:

• Lead end-to-end supplier tendering processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including selection and contracting phases,
• Negotiate optimal commercial and contractual terms aligned with company targets to drive competitiveness,
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with agreed T&Cs,
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks,
• Monitor and enhance supplier performance while building long-term, strategic supplier relationships,
• Represent your department within EGSE Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs), actively influencing key discussions and decisions,
• Contribute to customer proposals for FAL equipment (pricing, schedules, risk assessment, maturity, and key assumptions),
• Benchmark market state-of-the-art and technological innovations (supplier landscape, product roadmaps, competitor analysis),
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

Your profile:

• Solid background in procurement negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management, combined with strong project management skills,
• Technical understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a genuine curiosity for emerging technologies is a plus,
• Natural team player and project leader, capable of managing diverse cross-functional stakeholders effectively,
• Excellent communication skills with a structured, delivery-focused approach,
• Customer-centric mindset with the autonomy to drive results in a dynamic environment,
• Agile and adaptable when facing changing market conditions and shifting priorities,
• Collaborative attitude with a passionate, proactive drive,
• Advanced proficiency in English.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Cet emploi exige une connaissance des risques de conformité potentiels et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, comme base de la réussite, de la réputation et de la croissance durable de la société.

Unité légale:

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Type de contrat:

CDI

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Niveau d'expérience:

Expérimenté(e)

Famille d'emplois:

Achats, approvisionnement, commandes

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