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There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)\nPersonal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities\n Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme\nFamily and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving\n Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) \nOur 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?\nStep into a strategic role that drives the supply chain behind our cutting-edge space systems.\nAt our Airbus Defence and Space site in Portsmouth, the Ground Segment Procurement team is looking for a dedicated Commodity Manager to implement the Commodity Strategy for Ground Equipment supporting all Programme Lines.\nIn this role, you will act as the primary entry point for commodity management and play a crucial part in supporting the larger Multi-Functional Team (MFT) for Ground Segment Activities.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nAs a leader in our procurement strategy, you will shape global sourcing initiatives and build partnerships that deliver value and innovation. In this role, you will:\nContribute to the Multi-Functional/Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MFT/MDT) as the core entry point to the company for commodity products and services relating to Ground Segment (Antennas, Services and IT infrastructure / Software).\nEstablish, implement, and continuously improve the overall commodity strategy in alignment with Airbus Procurement policies.\nPerform comprehensive market analysis (including global sourcing and offsets) to manage end-to-end sourcing activities (CFT, RFP) and contract management.\nCultivate long-term, strategic relationships with suppliers while actively monitoring and driving improvements in their performance.\nIdentify and lead value-creation projects to champion product and service innovation.\nEnsure robust risk management across the ground segment supply chain.\nABOUT YOU\nWe are looking for a commercially minded professional with a strong background in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management. To succeed in this role, you will bring:\nProven experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and contract negotiation, ideally within aerospace, defense, or high-tech engineering.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage complex internal and external stakeholder networks.\nA strong analytical mindset equipped to perform global market analysis, execute robust risk assessments, and drive value-creation projects.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills to cultivate long-term, strategic partnerships with global suppliers.\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany 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\n.\nPlease 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.\nAs 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.\nLI:MF1\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nSourcing, Buying and Ordering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus 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 .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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