Functieomschrijving
Voor Airbus Netherlands B.V. zoeken wij een Commodity Buyer. You contribute to advanced space programmes at Airbus, a global leader in aerospace and space technology. You work alongside engineers and supply chain professionals to support innovative solutions for commercial aviation, defence and space exploration.
Your role
You take responsibility for the strategic procurement of substrate panels and composite components used across multiple solar array programmes, including international space projects.
You act as the commercial lead for substrate panels, working closely with engineers, quality managers and Program Supply Managers (PSMs). You initially work alongside the PSM, who currently manages procurement activities, and gradually take over these responsibilities.
You manage the procurement process from supplier selection and negotiations through to contract management, risk mitigation and delivery follow-up.
Your responsibilities
- You manage relationships with international suppliers, coordinate RFQs and RFPs, analyse cost breakdowns and lead commercial negotiations.
- You develop and implement procurement strategies for substrate panels and composite components across multiple programmes.
- You work closely with engineering and quality teams to align technical requirements, material specifications and supplier capabilities.
- You collaborate with Program Supply Managers and Project Managers to ensure supplier deliveries meet programme schedules and project milestones.
- You identify and mitigate supply chain risks, monitor supplier capacity and support quality compliance.
- You evaluate supplier proposals, monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
Your profile
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, supply chain management, industrial engineering or a related field.
- You have at least three years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic purchasing or commodity management.
- You have experience working with suppliers and managing commercial negotiations and contracts.
- You have an affinity for technical products and can work closely with engineering teams.
- You have experience with SAP; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and CCE is an advantage.
- You have strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
- You have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
- You are proactive and independent, and you are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment.
What you can expect
- You contribute to innovative solar array technology used in international space programmes.
- You take ownership of a strategic commodity and gradually build responsibility for supplier relationships and procurement activities.
- You join a close-knit Procurement team and work alongside experienced engineers, quality specialists and programme professionals.
- You may have opportunities to visit suppliers, primarily in Luxembourg and Italy, as your role develops.