Project Buyer (Short Term Contract/6 months)
About The Position
Airbus Commercial is looking for a Project Buyer (Contract) to join our Procurement team in Mobile, AL. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining full visibility of the required contractual data, spend data, and schedule of on-going tendering projects to support the activities of General Procurement in North Americas. This role includes supporting Sr/Category Buyers who are managing Multi Functional teams (MFT’s), drum beating the various tendering project schedules, and assuring visibility and escalation of potential risks to achieving schedule and savings targets. The Project Buyer will also be responsible for the acquisition of goods and/or services. They will follow and model Airbus approach on deliveries and contractual terms and conditions.
Requirements
- A Bachelors' Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field or a combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of additional functions including ;finance, operations, negotiations and communications.
- Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach.
- Travel Required 10% Domestic and International
- Citizenship Authorized to work in the US
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.
- Ensure full compliance of contract storage & data availability in the applicable tools (SAP, Click & Source & Click n Buy) for Category 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.
- Responsible for creation and negotiation of contract terms and conditions and communicated with all stakeholders.
- Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.
- Resolve general procurement process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems.
- Maintain cooperative relationships and engage with them in strategic and transactional activities to improve vendor relationships and increase customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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”)
- other supplemental benefit coverages
- Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
- unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
- opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
- national and international mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
