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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Head of Procurement

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A specialized master's degree in procurement, a business school degree, or an engineering school degree at BAC+4/5 level.
  • Five to seven years of experience in a similar role, including practical operational procurement experience; an initial management experience is ideal.
  • Experience in the aerospace sector is an advantage.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally Sage, and Google Workspace.
  • Fluent English at C1 level, required for negotiations and international meetings.
  • Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contract law.
  • Service- and solution-oriented approach, autonomy, rigor, enthusiasm, dynamism, analytical and anticipatory ability, stress and priority management, strong interpersonal skills, and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key suppliers and manage supplier performance.
  • Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers through tenders and sourcing; negotiate contracts, prices, and commercial terms; manage orders and non-conformities.
  • Ensure strict compliance with internal procedures, contract law, compliance requirements, and aerospace industry standards.
  • Identify supply-chain risks, including dependency and market volatility, develop mitigation strategies, and participate in cost-optimization initiatives.
  • Supervise, support, and guide local procurement team members in their daily work.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, other departments, and procurement counterparts.
  • Monitor, analyze, and present procurement KPIs and quality indicators to the Management Team.
  • Collaborate on drafting the Group's global procurement strategy and deploy it locally.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aerospace-sector experience is a strong advantage.
  • An initial management experience is ideal.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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