Acheteur Senior tête de version A220 cabine / Senior buyer head of version A220 Cabin procurement

Airbus•Montreal, QC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The A220 commercial aircraft program is seeking its future Senior Cabin Buyer (m/f) to lead the strategic scope of our supplier Safran and the management of HOVs (Head of Version). Based in Mirabel, you will work within a dynamic local team, in daily synergy with Airbus procurement teams and in close collaboration with the Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) based in Mirabel, Toulouse, and Hamburg. The team is structured to promote autonomous, cross-functional collaboration, where members support one another and learn collectively. As a Senior Cabin Buyer, your primary role will be to orchestrate the development of new Heads of Version (HOV) for each A220 customer, from the launch of the configuration to the signing of financial agreements. You will drive your supplier’s activities in close collaboration with internal multi-functional teams (Program, Finance, Engineering). You will lead cross-functional strategic projects and take ownership of cost-reduction targets within your scope. As a primary point of contact, you will act as a key arbitrator to resolve commercial and contractual disputes.

Requirements

At least 5 years experience in a Procurement and/or Commercial role
Effective negotiator with strong business acumen and proven contracts knowledge
Solid understanding of key financial indicators
Experienced in delivering cost reduction initiatives.
Excellent communication skills
Strong data analytics and -management skills including mastering / Google suite
Experienced in working in a multi-functional environment
Effective management of customer expectations and stakeholders.
Negotiation level in English.
Autonomy, team spirit and solution driven.
Flexible and capacity to adapt to daily commercial and operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

Other languages would be an asset

Responsibilities

Serve as the single Cabin Procurement focal point for all topics and milestones related to Heads of Version (HOV).
Secure the A220 ramp-up by ensuring supply chain maturity within your scope.
Protect the program's financial performance by firmly containing prices and preventing cost increases.
Drive value by actively identifying and implementing new cost reduction (Cost Improvement) opportunities.
Drive contractual rigor, from the strict enforcement of agreements to the management and strategic analysis of supplier claims.
Ensure financial compliance through the reconciliation of contractual costs (discount clauses, OSS activities, etc.).
Work closely internationally by supporting A220 Program teams in consolidating the Operating Plan (OP) and Europe-based Finance teams in steering recurring cost (RC) forecasts per configuration.

Benefits

Attractive salary
annual bonus
group insurance plan
pension plan
share purchase plan
hybrid working policy
on-site cafeterias
highly competitive holiday policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount Program
on-site Medical Service
public shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel
carpooling application
Great upskilling opportunities
development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability
certifications
accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility