Commodity Manager (Temp Agency) - Getafe Area | Airbus Job

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Commodity Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

Job Summary: The Commodity Manager is responsible for orchestrating and executing end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned product categories or service groups. The primary objective is to drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions, mitigate supply chain risks, ensure uncompromising quality standards, and foster high-value strategic partnerships that align with the organization's long-term business goals.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Strategic Sourcing Roadmap: Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term category strategies that align with corporate financial and operational objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Identify, vet, and onboard best-in-class suppliers. Drive continuous improvement through rigorous Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and regular business reviews.
• Cost Optimization & Negotiation: Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations regarding pricing, contractual terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to deliver measurable cost savings and value creation.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive market analysis to anticipate price volatility, commodity trends, and macroeconomic shifts that could impact the supply base.
• Risk Mitigation & Resilience: Proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Multi Functional Team Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to Engineering, Quality, Finance, Programs and Operations to ensure the business needs are fulfilled and integrated into the sourcing strategy.

SKILLS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in strategic category management, global sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
• Analytical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in data-driven decision-making, and advanced analytical tools.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.