Category Buyer in Gerneral Procurement
Core
Category Buyer responsible for Indirect Procurement activities, structuring Local Operation commodities, and driving operational compliance for Airbus Americas.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Supply chain partnerships, sourcing strategies, and contracts for assigned commodities in North America and worldwide.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / General Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (procurement services & contracts)
Required skills
Strategic Category Management, Market Intelligence, Supplier Relationship Management, End-to-End Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, KPI Tracking, Project Management, ERP Proficiency, Business Case Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Preferred skills
PMP or CPP certification, experience with increasing authority and accountability
Technologies
COUPA, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Develop regional market strategies aligned with global objectives; conduct market research and supplier mapping; lead full procurement lifecycle including tendering and negotiations; manage supplier performance through KPI tracking; provide leadership and coaching to team members; resolve procurement process blockages.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership responsibilities
