IT Strategic Buyer H/F Airbus Defense and Space

Description de l'emploi:

We are now looking for a IT Strategic Buyer to onboard our GBS.

Your mission:

Set up Procurement activities for Digital Workplace technologies, software/hardware licensing, enterprise SaaS solutions, collaboration tools, and IT services. Secure the contractual framework with IT Services suppliers as well as software editors while ensuring optimal purchasing terms and value for the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Strategic Buyer within the Digital Workplace Procurement team, managing end-to-end sourcing activities for SaaS, collaboration software, hardware, and IT services
• Lead Calls for Tender (CFT) for enterprise digital tools, workplace technology hardware, and managed IT workplace services
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex Software License Agreements, SaaS subscriptions, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and SLAs with major IT vendors
• Drive software asset optimization, license compliance reviews, and subscription renewals across the Digital Workplace portfolio
• Manage vendor relationship management (Strategic Supplier Manager) programs for critical software publishers, hardware OEMs, and cloud service providers.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, IT security, and end-user computing teams to align procurement strategies with digital roadmap priorities
• Support long-term alignment of the preferred supplier base with the long-term trans-national and trans-divisional strategic needs of Airbus.
• Ensure and report achievement of saving targets in accordance with SLAs
• Optimize bundling opportunities to leverage the buying power of the Group.
• Ensure regular two-way communication with strategic buyers in central Procurement commodities
• Contribute to innovation &/or efficiency initiatives for General Procurement & act as a digital ambassador for the procurement function

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have:

• The jobholder will have an IT Procurement background of 5+ years ideally specializing in Digital Workplace, IT software/hardware licensing, and enterprise SaaS categories
• An experience driving change within a large organization is a plus.
• In terms of Hard skills, the jobholder will demonstrate strong expertise in IT sourcing, SaaS contract models, enterprise software licensing metrics, IT service procurement, and supplier management. Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance, GDPR, and data protection requirements in software procurement is required. Fluent in English (written and verbal); French or German is a plus. Experience with e-procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP) and Google Workspace suite is preferred
• In terms of Soft skills, the jobholder will be "delivery" oriented with a strong focus on customers' satisfaction. He/she will have a strong ability to convince and influence, communicate effectively. He/she will be a team player and will be comfortable with remote working. He/she will always act with integrity and equity in the supplier selection process, in full compliance with processes and regulations. A specific attention will be brought to the Ethics of the jobholder. In his/her role, he/she is engaging Airbus legally, financially and in terms of image
• A proactive & autonomous profile is expected for this position.
• The jobholder may have to travel up to once a month to the core countries of Airbus (France, Germany, Spain and UK)

Benefits - what's in it for you:

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
• A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

Cet emploi exige une connaissance des risques de conformité potentiels et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, comme base de la réussite, de la réputation et de la croissance durable de la société.

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