Location: Filton
Department:Procurement - Metallic Materials & Parts (PMMA)
Employment Type: 6 Month contract
Reports To: CSG Leader Manager
Hourly Rate: 38.74p/h Umbrella Inside IR35
Job Purpose
The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of Multi-Functional Team (MFT) projects. This role also oversees the Aluminium ConBid process, a critical function in managing Airbus's global aluminium supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Management & Strategy
- Manage strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers globally.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead supplier selection processes, including Call for Tenders and contract negotiations.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance assessments.
Project Management (MFT)
- Lead or support MFT projects, ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality.
- Contribute to the deployment of commodity strategies aligned with Airbus procurement policies.
- Identify cost improvement opportunities and support company-wide initiatives (e.g., MOVE, A350XWB RC2020+, A330).
- Supervise and support Transfer of Work (ToW) activities.
- Manage supplier-related risks and define mitigation strategies.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions.
- Ensure consistency between contracts and Airbus systems (e.g., SAP).
- Lead contract reviews and support supplier development initiatives.
ConBid & Enablement
- Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimization, and change request analysis.
- Ensure subcontractors are enabled to procure under Airbus terms using the Enablement process.
- Identify and mitigate potential contractual breaches.
Key Outputs
- Supplier selection reports and tender documentation.
- Project plans, reviews, and meeting minutes.
- Validated contracts and commercial agreements.
- Senior Management Review (SMR) documentation.
- Business cases and reports for savings initiatives.
Key Dimensions
- Operating Budget: Approx. $50M USD (2024 contractual obligations)
- Supply Base:
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
- Strong project management and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of contract law and procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex supplier relationships.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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