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Job Description
The Category Buyer is responsible for set up Procurement activities of one or several products/services, packages/suppliers, securing the contractual framework of suppliers with the Company and providing the best purchasing conditions for the Company. The Category Buyer drives the operational compliance to the General Procurement Process and Global strategies supporting the alignment between divisions. The Category Buyer is accountable for and contributes to cross-divisional general procurement activities ensuring due process and bundling opportunities are realized.
Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers.
Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders)
Lead Commodity Multi Divisional Teams (MDT) in RFP/RFI Process for assigned commodities. Values of projects will vary, but generally around $1,000,000 per event. Some RFP/RFI values may be well over $1,000,000 in certain cases.
Develop procurement plans and see opportunities within assigned commodities which support savings program targets at Airbus Americas. Advance blockages to Key Account Manager or Regional Director, as needed.
Maintain the relationship with internal business partners, across multiple Airbus divisions, to achieve target levels of customer satisfaction.
Responsible for all Operational and Regional Sourcing activities with focus on an assigned commodity.
Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms.
Expert experience in procurement tools (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.