Regional Procurement Manager

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Regional Procurement Contracts Manager to join our Procurement department based in Herndon, VA, or Mobile, AL.

Meet the Team:

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and chipping in to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and positive relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your working environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

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

Your Challenges:

• You have a strong desire to adapt to different cultures within the organization, and interface and network with different types of partners, all over the world.
• Negotiation skills are a must and you thrive in those situations.
• This position needs someone who can work fast, be an excellent partner, and handle expectations; always putting the customer first.
• Having a solid understanding of business is important in this role; back and forth communication, constantly setting priorities. Collaboration is paramount, even though you will work with a large amount of autonomy.
• Helping to structure the new environment we are building is going to be impactful, and the right candidate will play a big part in this.
• Cultivate Teamwork

Your Boarding Pass:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts, ideally in the Procurement field; preferably in the aviation industry
• This position will require to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25% of the year.
• Project Management experience is not required, but highly desired
• Team working mentality with a high level of autonomous responsibility

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

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As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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