Commodity Buyer

Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands operates at the forefront of the international space industry. The organization develops and delivers advanced space technologies and products, including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication systems.

From its high-tech facilities in the Netherlands, a team of dedicated professionals works on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of critical space solutions. These technologies contribute to essential applications such as satellite navigation, communication systems, climate research and air quality monitoring.

The organization is part of the Airbus family and works closely together with international partners and stakeholders in a highly innovative and collaborative environment.

About the role
For the Procurement department, Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is looking for a Commodity Buyer Launchers & Site Operations. In this strategic procurement role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and supplier management of launcher-related commodities such as fasteners, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and other site-critical technical supplies.

You will ensure continuity of supply, supplier performance and technical compliance, while optimizing procurement processes and the overall value chain. The role combines strategic sourcing, stakeholder management and operational coordination within a highly technical aerospace environment.

You will report directly to the Head of Procurement and work closely together with Program Supply Managers, engineers and supplier account teams.

Your role & responsibilities
As Commodity Buyer Launchers & Site Operations, you will:

Define and execute commodity sourcing strategies for fasteners, GSE and site operational supplies
Lead bid, tender and supplier selection processes for high-reliability suppliers
Negotiate master service agreements and one-off contracts
Manage contract renewals, claims and waivers in collaboration with Legal
Lead the Supplier Account Team and monitor supplier performance
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop strategic supplier partnerships
Ensure supplier priority and continuity during periods of supply chain volatility
Act as the procurement interface between Procurement and Launcher Program Management
Provide reporting on procurement status, costs and supply risks
Manage strategic stock levels to prevent production disruptions while optimizing inventory costs
Support the operational continuity of the production site through effective procurement coordination
Collaborate closely with engineering teams on technical specifications and procurement requirements
Your profile
You are analytically strong, commercially driven and comfortable operating in a complex technical environment. You combine strong negotiation skills with a structured and proactive working style.

You bring:

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