Procurement Contract Manager - Equipment & Systems

Airbus

  • Bristol Area
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and EULOCATION: Bristol (60% of your working week must be office based)TYPE: Full timeWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUFinancial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much moreWork / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunitiesHealth & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditationFamily and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on siteInclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?A vacancy for a Procurement Contract Manager – Systems & Equipment has arisen within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Filton ( UK). You will join the PYCS Department - Procurement Contracts for Systems and Equipment, Cabin, Propulsion Systems.About PYC
We are a multi-national team of ~80 people of +16 nationalities, present in 6 countries (France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, UK and Canada). We have diverse backgrounds ranging from procurement, engineering, services and sales, to project management and legal. Our mission is to shape the Airbus Procurement contractual landscape, delivering best-in-class contractual expertise, standards, guidance & negotiation support, allowing the business to operate in an efficient and safe contractual environmentWHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Providing contractual expertise to buyers and commodity management in the negotiation of procurement agreements through direct involvement with suppliers (face to face negotiations) and/or back-office support
  • Providing support and advice in Call for Tenders (CFTs) by approving the contractual baseline, assessing the contractual elements of bids, preparing/supporting the negotiations and overseeing the awards
  • Supporting Airbus projects through the definition of the contractual strategy and related business/sourcing model(s)
  • Advising internal stakeholders on the contractual implications of planned supplier initiatives (e.g. confidentiality or intellectual property aspects)
  • Drafting of ad hoc contractual documents together with the buyers and commodity management
  • Approving contractual documentation prior to final signature (e.g. Contract Validation Form (CVF)
  • Providing contractual analysis and expertise during the contract life cycle, e.g. for contract amendments, in case of potential disputes between Airbus and its suppliers and/or other major events (e.g. supplier insolvency)
  • Clarifying contractual issues and positions for the preparation/defence of claims and pre-litigation
  • Ensuring the relevance, quality and consistency of negotiated contractual documents, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Airbus business requirements
  • Identifying key contractual risks for review/validation with stakeholders
  • Developing new and/or enhancing existing training and awareness modules (with the Procurement)
ABOUT YOUPrevious experience working in a legal or procurement roleStrong negotiation skillsYou are customer oriented, with excellent communication and collaboration skillsAnalytical and rigorous, you are able to break-down and explain complex topics to a variety of stakeholdersYou are pragmatic, able to balance contractual and business risks, priorities, oversights and complianceYou have a keen interest in contracts and prior experience of both contract drafting and contract negotiationYou are fluent in English, both oral and written (essential for the role due to contracts being written in English)Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.#LI_CG1This 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.Company: Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type: PermanentExperience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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