Category Buyer

Airbus•Mobile, AL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus is looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement Team based in Mobile, AL. The Category Buyer is responsible for setting up Procurement activities for several products/services, packages/suppliers for Facilities Management and Real Estate/Building Construction, securing the contractual framework of suppliers with the Company and providing the best purchasing conditions for the Company. The Category Buyer drives the operational compliance to the General Procurement Process and Global strategies supporting the alignment between divisions. The Category Buyer is accountable for and contributes to cross-divisional general procurement activities ensuring due process and bundling opportunities are realized. The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Business
7 years of experience
PMP
Procurement Process Knowledge
Contract Negotiations
Contract Management
Team player who understands that the customer comes first, always.
Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Expert experience in procurement tools (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
Knowledge of facilities management services to contract the work out.

Responsibilities

Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.
Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders)
Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams (MDT) in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities. Values of projects will vary, but generally around $1,000,000 per event. Some RFP/RFI values may be well over $1,000,000 in certain cases.
Develop procurement plans and identify opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas. Escalate blockages to Director of General Procurement or Regional Director, as needed.
Manage the relationship with internal business partners across multiple Airbus divisions to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction.
Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity.
Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms.
Understand supplier performance and get involved if there are issues.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
Accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility
Flexible working arrangements