Communications Commodity Manager

About the role

A Strategic Commodity Manager (Communications Systems) position is open within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid. The selected candidate joins the Communications Commodity Team of the TAOP (Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics) organisation and manages systems procurement for all ADS platforms, including UAS and FCAS. The role builds relationships with established worldwide suppliers and leads Multifunctional Teams (MFT) with members from Engineering, Finance, PMO and Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, implement and monitor a commodity strategy for the assigned scope, covering market understanding, cost drivers, global pricing and technology evolution.
• Lead and coordinate the Sub-Commodity MFT to secure lines and enable value-for-money proposals.
• Manage supplier relationships, risk assessments, supplier financial analysis and supplier development programmes (e.g. SED and Vendor Management).
• Drive bids, tenders and supplier selection to completion, including making or buying business cases.
• Negotiate and set up contractual agreements with suppliers, covering existing contract management and new long-term contracts.
• Contribute to Procurement and Value Creation projects aimed at synergies, cost savings and innovation.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, engineering, services or project management.
• Negotiation-level English.

Required skills

• Proven ability to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of SAP is highly valued.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in matrix environments with successful stakeholder and conflict management.

What we offer

• Permanent position with an attractive salary.
• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Hybrid working where possible, collective transport service and on-site facilities such as a canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan or study grants.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.