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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Competitiveness & Business Improvement Manager

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Business experience is essential; applicants with good procurement and/or technical experience are also considered.
  • Knowledge of the procurement process is welcomed.
  • Experience working in a multifunctional environment.
  • Experience managing stakeholders and influencing internal customers.
  • Commercial, contract, and finance knowledge is required.
  • Negotiation-level English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the A220 competitiveness roadmap, achievements, and interaction with the Program.
  • Drive cross-program financial performance in close cooperation with Equipment & Systems Commodities and the A220 Equipment & Systems leadership and European procurement competitiveness manager.
  • Drive short- and long-term competitiveness follow-up.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Procurement Equipment & Systems network to prepare validation dossiers, update strategy, and prepare the competitiveness forum.
  • Interface with A220 Program Competitiveness and other internal stakeholders to ensure coordination.
  • Monitor progress on commercial negotiations and competitiveness projects, including Requests for Proposal and Design to Cost, in close interface with A220 Program Competitiveness.
  • Interface with the BiM network in Europe and the PEY team.
  • Facilitate implementation of new processes, including Export Control, Ethics & Compliance, and new tools, including Quality Management Systems.
  • Coordinate sustainability matters with Airbus Canada and PE.
  • Keep the A220 claim tracker up to date and regularly align with buyers, multifunctional teams, and the Business Improvement Manager.
  • Ensure contracts are current with respect to amendments and properly stored in eProc.
  • Track risks and opportunities for A220 Equipment & Systems.
  • Organize Program and Procurement business reviews.
  • Travel occasionally for business within the US and Europe; international travel is under 5%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Other languages are an asset.

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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