Commodity Buyer

Interlancing Job detail 2026-05-29T10:19:44+00:00Airbus Commodity Buyer Airbus Locatie: Vijfhuizen, Noord-Holland Startdatum: 13 juli 2026 Uren p/w: 40 uur p/w Looptijd: 2 maanden Type: Interlancing / detachering Vakgebied: Logistiek Sluitingsdatum: :00 Reageer direct Omschrijving opdracht Commodity Buyer Indirect Spend | 40 hr | Leiden/Oegstgeest area | Space industry | Procurement | Start date: ASAP | Duration: 1 year deta-vast | Extension possible Airbus Netherlands BV Start date: As soon as possible Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Leiden/Oegstgeest area (hybrid possible) Duration: 1 year deta, thereafter, a possible option for a permanent position Company description At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services - including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication - are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality. At our state-of-the-art facilities, a team of over 200 dedicated professionals work on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of space products and services. We do that by thinking creatively in terms of solutions and by working with like-minded business partners. Intensive collaboration in our international community is the key to success, also within the Airbus family that we are proudly part of. About the role For the Procurement department, Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is looking for a Commodity Buyer Indirect Spend. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect procurement categories, including professional services, consultancy, IT services, facilities management, temporary workforce solutions, logistics services and other business support functions. You will act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring value creation through effective supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization and risk mitigation. The role combines strategic sourcing, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management within a dynamic international aerospace environment. You will report directly to the Head of Procurement and work closely with business leaders, functional managers and suppliers across multiple disciplines. Your role & responsibilities As Commodity Buyer Indirect Spend, you will: • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories • Lead supplier selection, tender and RFQ processes • Negotiate commercial agreements, framework contracts and service agreements • Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvements • Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement transformation initiatives • Monitor supplier risks and ensure business continuity within critical service categories • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement needs • Support contract management, renewals and supplier governance activities • Ensure compliance with Airbus procurement policies and applicable regulations • Provide reporting on spend, savings, supplier performance and procurement activities • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function Your profile You are commercially driven, analytical and capable of building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. You enjoy balancing strategic sourcing activities with operational stakeholder engagement. You bring: • Bachelor degree (HBO level) or equivalent • Several years of experience in procurement, sourcing or category management • Experience with indirect spend categories such as IT, professional services, facilities or workforce solutions • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills • Experience managing tenders and commercial contracts • Strong stakeholder management capabilities • Analytical mindset with experience in spend analysis and cost optimization • Ability to work independently in an international matrix organization • Excellent communication skills in English (required) and preferably Dutch • Experience within a technical, manufacturing or aerospace environment is considered a plus What we offer • A challenging procurement role within a leading international aerospace organization • The opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions across the business • A highly collaborative and international working environment • Exposure to complex supplier and stakeholder networks • The opportunity to contribute to the success of one of the world's leading space organizations Eisen • Aerospace • category management • Cost Optimization • procurement • Supplier Management Heb je interesse in deze opdracht? Reageer direct