Senior Strategic Buyer
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Job Description:Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement department based in Grand Prairie,TX. The Senior Strategic Buyer develops and leads procurement sourcing strategies and priorities for the Strategic Procurement Department in accordance and in alignment with the Airbus Group Worldwide Strategy. In addition, this person will manage supplier risk mitigation for the AHI Purchasing Department, supervise contract management including the proposal process and supplier negotiations, and develop, grow and sustain critical supplier relationships..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 contributing 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 strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. Your working environment: A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. Your challenges:

• Develop US local sourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance of the procurement processes all along the program life cycle.
• Define a consistent Procurement Strategy which meets specific objectives in regards to internal customer expectation and to improve customer satisfaction.
• Distribute requests for proposals to qualified vendors to contend for best value including assessment of price, lead times, quality, etc.
• Down-select once bids are received and select vendor most capable of meeting prime contractual obligations per proposals
• Assess Statements of Work (SOWs) to choose vendors capable of performing work scope
• Work with supply chain quality to obtain historical performance metrics for vendors (for example on-time-delivery (OTD)
• Manage & mitigate supplier risks all along the program life cycle, involving relevant partners to achieve company objectives.
• Handle the supplier relationship

Your boarding pass:

• Bachelor Degree, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years directly related experience within a purchasing/procurement environment, engineering, project management or equivalent and aeronautical environment.
• Minimum 5 years in Contract negotiation
• Knowledge of aircraft parts/equipment and components is required
• SAP experience required - MM-Module preferred.
• Experience in team Mentoring and Leadership
• Leadership
• Call for tender process
• Communicate and Influence
• Compliance Requirements
• Establish contracts
• Generic Supply Chain knowledge operating procedures
• Implement & Manage contracts
• Market & Supplier Assessments
• Procured Products/Services Risk Management
• Program Procurement Management
• Multi-Functional Team transversal management.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!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 Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type:US - Direct HireExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:On-siteJob Family:Sourcing, Buying and Ordering Job Posting End Date: 11.15.2024Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.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 [email protected].