Project and Operational Buyer

Airbus•Kinston, NC

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Project and Operational Buyer - Temp to join our Procurement team. This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the “Kinston Affiliate”). The Project and Operational Buyer would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate.” Meet the Team: 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. Your Challenges: Facilitate general procurement transactions to fill business needs and provide internal customers with goods and services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines and with the respective commodity strategies and borderlines defined by the management organisation to the customers’ complete satisfaction. Ensure full compliance of contract storage & data availability in the applicable tools (eProc, Click & Source & Click n Buy) for Senior Buyers to prepare for MFT’s much more efficiently and Buyers to align operational ordering with contract scope Preparation of spend data analysis available for preparation of tendering projects, contract amendment negotiations, and MFT preparation Perform "Local for Local" procurement activities in alignment with the MFT’s strategy, based on GP terms and regulations. Deliver on initiatives contributing to Airbus Group’s Savings Programs using the levers of requirement harmonisation/standardisation, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation and control of demand. Input new suppliers in the appropriate Airbus system following Airbus guidelines for new suppliers. Serve as the daily link to internal customers validating needs, adequacy of items to be ordered while maintaining compliance checks. Develop a collaborative relationship with the various functions to understand and incorporate quality feedback into contact and negotiations with suppliers. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Lead & support development and implementation of general procurement techniques and guidelines (e-catalogs/e-brochures, etc.) and other site projects where General Procurement will be heavily involved. Regularly communicate with internal customers concerning goods and services processed within general procurement guidelines. Maintain cooperative relationships and engage with them in strategic and transactional activities to improve vendor relationships and increase customer satisfaction.

Requirements

A degree in Business or Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of procurement experience
Project management skills.
Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, operations, negotiation and communication skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a participant and leader on a work-focused team.

Nice To Haves

Project Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Certifications are desirable
Experience working in a manufacturing organisation or a similar quality-focused manufacturing organisation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Facilitate general procurement transactions to fill business needs and provide internal customers with goods and services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines and with the respective commodity strategies and borderlines defined by the management organisation to the customers’ complete satisfaction.
Ensure full compliance of contract storage & data availability in the applicable tools (eProc, Click & Source & Click n Buy) for Senior Buyers to prepare for MFT’s much more efficiently and Buyers to align operational ordering with contract scope
Preparation of spend data analysis available for preparation of tendering projects, contract amendment negotiations, and MFT preparation
Perform "Local for Local" procurement activities in alignment with the MFT’s strategy, based on GP terms and regulations.
Deliver on initiatives contributing to Airbus Group’s Savings Programs using the levers of requirement harmonisation/standardisation, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation and control of demand.
Input new suppliers in the appropriate Airbus system following Airbus guidelines for new suppliers.
Serve as the daily link to internal customers validating needs, adequacy of items to be ordered while maintaining compliance checks.
Develop a collaborative relationship with the various functions to understand and incorporate quality feedback into contact and negotiations with suppliers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead & support development and implementation of general procurement techniques and guidelines (e-catalogs/e-brochures, etc.) and other site projects where General Procurement will be heavily involved.
Regularly communicate with internal customers concerning goods and services processed within general procurement guidelines.
Maintain cooperative relationships and engage with them in strategic and transactional activities to improve vendor relationships and increase customer satisfaction.