Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: SomeLOCATION: FiltonTYPE: Full timeWHAT&39;S IN IT FOR YOUFinancial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, Wor
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SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some

LOCATION: Filton

TYPE: Full time

WHAT&39;S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, 

  • Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000&43; E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (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&43;, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what&39;s your next change?

Join Airbus&39;s dynamic Detailed Parts Commodity team in Filton and play a pivotal role in supplying critical machined parts, some over 20 meters long, to Airbus plants worldwide. You&39;ll lead global supplier relationships and procurement strategies for all Airbus programs, tackling complex challenges and optimizing customer value. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Airbus&39;s supply chain and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

  • Impact & Develop: Tackle significant challenges within a dynamic environment, optimizing customer value and contributing directly to cost reduction programs. You&39;ll develop key skills in supplier relationship management, strategy, and leadership within a supportive, experienced team.

  • Collaborate Globally: Work with diverse partners from all over the world, acting as a focal point for contracts and coordinating with multi-functional teams across design, program, quality, and supply chain

  • Shape Global Aviation: Join Airbus&39;s Filton-based Detailed Parts Commodity team, playing a vital role in supplying critical machined parts, some over 20 meters long, to Airbus plants and Final Assembly Lines worldwide.

  • Lead & Innovate: This isn&39;t just a procurement role; you&39;ll lead global supplier relationships, manage complex contracts, and actively contribute to shaping procurement and supply chain strategies for all Airbus programs


ABOUT YOU

  • Procurement Process Knowledge: A solid understanding of the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and tendering (e.g., CFTs) to contract award and management.

  • Commercial/Contract Acumen: The ability to understand, apply, and negotiate complex commercial terms and conditions within contracts, particularly regarding pricing and supplier agreements.

  • Financial Understanding: Knowledge of how procurement activities impact financial performance, including contributions to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and participation in cost reduction programs.

  • SAP Skills (Basic): Proficiency in using SAP for updating pricing information and releasing Purchase Orders.

  • Data Analysis & Monitoring: The capability to monitor supplier performance (Quality, Support, Logistics, Delivery) against contractual requirements and contribute to improvement plans.

Not a 100 match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized 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 the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best.

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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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.

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

Company Details
Airbus
1855 Innovation Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas 67208-2522 USA
www.airbus.com/
1877 Open Jobs Available
Airbus is an international reference in the aerospace sector. We design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure...

Benefits:
We promote an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package and a great working environment.

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus

Supported Models:
A220, A320, A330, A350 WXB, A380
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Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Airbus
1855 Innovation Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas 67208-2522 USA
www.airbus.com/
1877 Open Jobs Available
Airbus is an international reference in the aerospace sector. We design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure...

Benefits:
We promote an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package and a great working environment.

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus

Supported Models:
A220, A320, A330, A350 WXB, A380

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