Procurement manager Cockpit Systems, Avionics Platforms & Connectivity (M/F)

Job Description:

A strategic opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Avionics Systems Platforms & Connectivity has arisen within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse, joining the Equipment and Systems Procurement department.

Inside the Cockpit, Platform & Connectivity systems team, you will be at the crossroads of innovation, directly influencing how tomorrow’s systems evolve towards greater connectivity and autonomy. Joining a multicultural and highly engaged team within Equipment & Systems Procurement, you will develop end-to-end business solutions with a direct impact on Airbus' revenues, costs, and EBIT. You will be part of a multi-functional team (MFT), responsible for aligning with Programs, Supply Chain, Engineering and Customer Services bringing the big picture into your perimeter.
As Procurement Manager, your main activities will be the following:

• Lead a strategic, multi-program Call for Tenders across A320, A330, A350, and A400M - driving end-to-end sourcing, contract negotiations, and the inaugural introduction of a modular avionics platform on the A320 and A330 aircraft families;
• Participate in shaping long-term platform strategies, using tender outcomes, market insights, and technological building blocks to directly feed Airbus' procurement roadmap for Next Generation Single Aisle program;
• Manage your contract portfolio across its full lifecycle (innovation, development, series production, and in-service support) with key aeronautical suppliers, ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and procurement policies;
• Negotiate amendements and claims with suppliers to secure the best commercial and operational terms for Airbus;
• Drive strategic supplier relationships and performance; proactively managing supply chain and commercial risks, and ensuring supplier alignment with Airbus standards;
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across key internal stakeholders (Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Quality, Finance, and Legal) and actively contribute to MFTs and R&T initiatives;
• Participate or lead negotations to frame R&D projects, preparing the competitive ground for future calls for tenders on new technologies or new systems

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Educated to 5-year degree level in Business, Procurement, or Engineering;
• Significant experience in Procurement/Buying, with a proven track record in leading complex, high-stakes tenders (RFPs);
• Experience in software sourcing, avionics systems, or complex equipment platform integration is a strong plus;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence multi-functional teams (Engineering, Programs, Supply Chain);
• Proactive, customer-oriented, and passionate about new technologies, system modularity, and aerospace innovation;
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory (negotiation level); French is a plus.

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 center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.