Purchasing Specialist (Permanent)

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals Procurement Information System and Processes Specialist In this role you will integrate the PY directorate in charge of Procurement Governance and Strategy across AIRBUS group and will work for PYD who is the international AIRBUS group centre of competence for Procurement digital solutions and processes for AIRBUS commercial, Airbus Defence & Space and Airbus Helicopter. You will focus on the transformation of the procurement information system, in close collaboration with the relevant functions at Airbus in Belfast. You will act as a procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. If you have experience of procurement and project management in the digital domain especially with SAP or even better S/4 HANA then this job is for you. Work in the area of Procurement processes and Information System (PYD) where you will manage projects and run mode of applications for Procurement operations at the interface between Procurement business and Information technology departments. Accountable for the design, specification, co-ordination, modelling, testing, implementation and project management of new digital solutions to improve procurement efficiency regarding Engage, Supply and Control supplier processes Manage the functional support and change management of the Airbus Belfast procurement information system. You will be the procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. Carry out detailed analyses, under several aspects such as feasibility / risks / operational impacts / costs savings / procedural documentations / change management, and then convert business needs into business requirement specifications or features and user stories in Agile methodology. Lead projects or evolutions implementations at the interface between business and IM (Information Management ) department. Coordinate deployment operations, assures testing, ensures cut-over, training and support. Maintain the functional architecture of the Airbus procurement information system in close relationship with all business stakeholders of the procurement process and the Information Technology department. Act as the go-to person and subject matter expert for all Airbus procurement tools (such as SAP) operating at the crossroads of business and technical / IM worlds Drive Digital Transformation: In a multi-functional set-up involving various functions / stakeholders in Europe, driving digital transformation and harmonizing ways of working. Bachelors or Masters (Business Management, Information Management, or Computer Science) In-depth knowledge in digital transformation and procurement processes 5+ years spent in project management, digital transformation and procurement, in a global industry (aerospace, automotive, shipping) or a tech company, in a transnational environment Strong customer mindset and attention to detail, providing robust outputs with the ability to translate business needs into technical terms and vice versa using there project management skills (methodology Agile) 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. Permanent – Sourcing, 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. 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. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.