Senior Strategic Buyer

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to manage a multi-million dollar portfolio for a global leader in aerospace? Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to bridge the gap between local US sourcing and worldwide procurement strategy. In this high-visibility role, you won't just be processing POs—you will be the primary architect of supplier risk mitigation, a mentor to rising procurement talent, and a key negotiator for major equipment contracts. If you have 10+ years of procurement experience and a deep understanding of the aeronautical lifecycle, we want to hear from you. 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. A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years directly related experience within a purchasing/procurement environment, engineering, project management or equivalent and aeronautical environment.
• Minimum 5 years in Contract negotiation
• Knowledge of aircraft parts/equipment and components is required
• SAP experience required – MM-Module preferred.
• Experience in team Mentoring and Leadership
• Call for tender process
• Communicate and Influence
• Compliance Requirements
• Establish contracts
• Generic Supply Chain knowledge operating procedures
• Implement & Manage contracts
• Market & Supplier Assessments
• Procured Products/Services
• Risk Management Program
• Procurement Management
• Multi-Functional Team transversal management.
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Travel Required: 20% Domestic and International
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop US local sourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance of the procurement processes all along the program life cycle.
• Define a consistent Procurement Strategy which meets specific objectives in regards to internal customer expectation and to improve customer satisfaction.
• Distribute requests for proposals to qualified vendors to contend for best value including assessment of price, lead times, quality, etc.
• Down-select once bids are received and select vendor most capable of meeting prime contractual obligations per proposals
• Assess Statements of Work (SOWs) to choose vendors capable of performing work scope
• Work with supply chain quality to obtain historical performance metrics for vendors (for example on-time-delivery (OTD)
• Manage & mitigate supplier risks all along the program life cycle, involving relevant partners to achieve company objectives.
• Handle the supplier relationship

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: 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.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level