Equipment & Systems buyer - Wheels & Braking systems

Equipment & Systems buyer
- Wheels & Braking systems

Job description:

Do you have experience in aeronautics or any other industry, have you worked in Procurement and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for Equipment & Systems buyer
- Wheels and braking systems (f/m) to join our Procurement team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the Airbus Procurement team based in Filton (UK).

You will be part of the Equipment & systems Procurement team responsible for / developing Sourcing strategy, contracting and supplier performance.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, free shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel and carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

• Manage the procurement portfolio and processes for the Wheels and braking systems for the A220 within the Equipment & Systems procurement organization.

• Drive the definition and implementation of product and sourcing strategies

• Coordinate & align the multi-functional stakeholders for A220 Wheels and braking systems (engineering, program, finance, supply chain, etc.) and contribute to the multi-functional team (MFT) which includes tyres and landing gear systems.

• Manage the contract(s) including:

  • Monitor the contract implementation with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ensure the application of contractual conditions throughout the contract life cycle in order to guarantee the suppliers’ performance in all dimensions (logistics, support, quality, cost ...). Secure the associated consequential follow-up and management with the supplier, if needed.

  • Contractual updates throughout the life cycle of equipment & systems, including the negotiation of change requests / modifications (MOD/PCR)

• Develop & execute strategies to support your scope’s cost reduction objectives

In this role you will report functionally to the Commodity Leader (SCL), based in Filton (UK), and hierarchically to the Head of A220 Procurement Equipment and Systems, based in Mirabel.

• Procurement experience is essential, although applications from applicants with good business and/ or technical experience

• and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed.

• Experience in working in a multi-functional environment.

• Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is required.

• Negotiation level in English, other languages would be an asset.

*** travel***

This role may involve some occasional travels for business within US & Europe, consequently you must be willing to travel accordingly.

Travel Required: