Procurement Applications Specialist

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Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Procurement Applications Specialist (Contract Role) to join the Procurement department based in Hendon, VA.

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Applications and Process Specialist to serve as the regional focal point for procurement, digital solutions, and processes. This role acts as the critical bridge between the Procurement business functions and Digital teams locally and globally. The successful candidate will ensure the stability of current applications while driving key improvements specifically focusing on Coupa, SAP/ERP harmonization.

• Serve as the primary regional expert for all procurement-related tools, including SAP, Coupa, Data Analytics and integrated applications.
• Provide technical and process-driven guidance to the Procurement team.
• Ensure solutions align with the wider Airbus ERP landscape.
• Drive necessary change management with stakeholders.
• Secure deep integration with European central functions and regional IM/Digital organizations. Maintain transparency and alignment with Procurement, Digital teams and others as necessary.
• Act as a mediator between change-specific needs and standard procurement business requirements to ensure scalable solutions.
• Identify and execute strategies for regional process optimizations that align with global organizational standards.

• Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Science or relative field required;
  Master Degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years in Procurement Applications, Business Relationship Management, or Digital Transformation.
• Proven track record of system harmonization within a large-scale industrial environment (aerospace or similar complex manufacturing preferred).
• Experience managing cross-border stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business-friendly language.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to align stakeholders.
• Aptitude for navigating high-complexity, versatile program manager roles.
• Advanced experience with SAP and Coupa (integration and run-mode) is mandatory.
• Proficiency in e-Sourcing and e-Procurement suites (e.g., Coupa, SAP).
• Digital fluency required.

• Temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but may be extended or shortened as needed.
• Contractors are employed by a third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
• Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.