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*The Regional Procurement Strategist role is at a key interface between the Direct Procurement Commodities in Europe and the North American aerospace industry. The position holder will build deep knowledge of, and establish a broad network with the regional aerospace industry, and develop and deliver relevant regional strategic recommendations and insights into the Commodities’ global strategies.
*be the regional focal point for a specific Procurement Commodity.
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- proactively position himself/herself as a trusted source of relevant information for, and develop a strong network within, the Commodity. drive the generation of such relevant inputs based on his/her comprehensive experience as well as from insights gathered through researching, scouting, investigating specific topics, assessing supplier production site(s), attending industry events, gathering product / industry / competitor intelligence, seeking information from government agencies and industry reporting/news; *
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- The landscape shall highlight: existing capabilities, profiles of companies with relevant potential to become Airbus suppliers and/or relevant subtiers to Airbus suppliers according to Airbus’ needs, key industrial and market drivers incl. It shall also contain insights into the actual or potential activities of other industry actors in R&D of relevant technologies to the commodity, Federal and State Government financial investment strategies, competitiveness of the region versus other regions, etc; *
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- proactively contribute to establishing and continuously optimizing the harmonized routines, processes, ways of working of the North American RPO Strategists team. proactively shape and entertain a wide network and relationships with aerospace companies in the commodity segment (with a primary focus on those companies not yet under contract by the commodity); plan, arrange, and perform industrial site visits at relevant supplier sites. Qualified Experience and Training: **
*Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience
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- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Strategic Procurement role within an aircraft or sub-assembly manufacturing domain. *
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- Commercial Aerospace and/or Defense Procurement experience is required. *
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- Extensive experience in strategic analyses and strategy development is required. *
Travel Required:
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- 35 % Domestic and International *
*Ability to prepare business cases and understand financial and operational risk
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- Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal English *
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- Additional Languages is a plus (French, German or Spanish) *
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- Proficiency with all Google Suite applications (e.g. Candidates will be required to interact with senior supplier management and senior Airbus management and make oral and written presentations in order to present projects, achievements and goals. *
*Working for the internal customers and external suppliers. Onsite or remote: %
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- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. *
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- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. *
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- Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. *
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- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. *
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- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. *
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- Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. *
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- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. *
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- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. *
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- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. *
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- Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. *
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- Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site *
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- Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. *
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
***Remote Type:
On-site
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