Strategic Buyer (m/f) for Displays

Job description

Strategic Buyer (m/f) for Displays

Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth

Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, is a division of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in aerospace and defense related services. Employing approximately 22,000 people worldwide, Airbus Helicopters is the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 6.3 billion euros. The company's fleet in service includes some 12,000 helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in approximately 150 countries.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Airbus Helicopters in Donauwoerth is looking for a Strategic Buyer (m/f) for Displays within the area “Strategic Procurement / CLF Avionics” for the department “EPVA - AFCS & Displays”.

Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.
Please submit your CV in English and German.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks will include:

·  Leading contract negotiations with suppliers for the development, series production and maintenance (support) with the help of the Commodity Lead Buyers, in particular for Thales Avionics suppliers
·  Optimising profits and reducing costs within a supplier portfolio for the respective projects in the civil or military helicopter field, and leading the corresponding negotiations for these cost-optimisation programmes
·  Ensuring fulfilment of supplier milestones for ongoing development projects (new developments, redesign)
·  Leading contract negotiations for Service Level Agreements for the commercial helicopter programmes, taking into account support requirements
·  Defining and continuously monitoring and developing a competitive global supplier portfolio for Airbus Germany (including the organisation and execution of calls for tender) for the respective sub-commodity, such displays for helicopters
·  Improving OTD (On Time Delivery) and OTI (On Target Inventory) in negotiation with suppliers
·  Managing Supply Chain risks
·  Working on and producing product and procurement strategies and assisting with the implementation of the Product Sourcing Strategies (PSS) within the Commodity; taking part in or leading multi-functional teams (MFT)
·  Performing supplier management and supplier development activities, including supplier evaluations (SED)
·  Managing the dollar risk, offset obligations and export control
·  Providing support to AHD subsidiaries for their negotiations
·  Coordinating with buyers in France
·  Consolidating and producing reports on the procurement performance of the Commodity

Required skills

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

·  University degree in Business Economics or similar
·  Several years of practical experience in sales, marketing and/or procurement
·  Experience in leading contract negotiations
·  Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP
·  Technical understanding of avionics systems and/or systems and equipment would be a plus
·  Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to establish long-term relations with suppliers
·  German: advanced level
·  English: fluent/negotiation level
·  Knowledge of French would be a plus