A220 Wing Buyer, Aerostructure Procurement
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional
LOCATION: Filton, 4 days a week on site
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (AP+) (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
Join Airbus Filton (near Bristol) as a strategic Procurement Manager - A220 Wing.
In this role, you'll lead supplier strategy, commercial management for the A220 Wing. You will join a focused, fast paced team dedicated to growing the program, building supply chain resilience, and boosting profitability for the A220 aircraft family.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:
Strategy and Sourcing: Define and execute the commercial strategy for A220 Wing suppliers to secure the best purchasing conditions
Contract Management: Lead and manage end-to-end commercial contracts with assigned wing suppliers
Relationship Building: Build strong, trust based partnerships with key suppliers to drive performance
Cross-functional Alignment: Foster close collaboration between Airbus Procurement, Airbus Canada and supplier teams.
Value & Delivery: Deliver key procurement goals, driving cost savings, value creation, and project deadlines on scope.
ABOUT YOU:
Commercial and Legal expertise: Proven track record in high value contract negotiation, financial analysis and commercial risk management.
Technical and Project skills: Strong technical understanding paired with core project management skills to drive innovation and business results.
Global Teamwork: Ability to collaborate across international, multi-cultural teams and effectively manage key stakeholder relationships.
Communication and Adaptability: Agile learner in fluent English with strong negotiation skills (French language skills are a bonus
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
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Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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