Procurement Contract Specialist Lisboa

Procurement Contract Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and
- advanced solutions in aerospace, defense, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and
- efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defense and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary — on the ground, in the sky, and in space.

Founded in 2021, the Airbus Global Business Services (AGBS) unit contributes to Airbus’ global success and plays a vital role in Airbus’ transformation journey in standardization, harmonization, digitalization, and automation of
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- end processes (e. g. , Procure to Pay) of all overhead functions. Our target is to eliminate siloed ways of working/processes within AGBS. To drive this culture change, we seek candidates with a pioneering spirit who make
- driven decisions and take responsibility for the best outcome of their internal customers, embracing
- solving and living Airbus values: Customer focus, integrity, respect, creativity, reliability, and teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Draft new standard procurement contracts incorporating all relevant requirements (economic, commercial, technological, legal, risk management).
• Revise, optimize, and further develop existing standard procurement contracts.
• Prepare for negotiations; draft and execute negotiations of contracts alongside procurement commodity buyers.
• Develop existing contractual documents: prepare, draft, and negotiate complex contract amendments and settlement agreements during the contract lifecycle with procurement buyers.
• Sign the contract validation form summarizing key elements, deviations, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze agreements during contract administration and in potential dispute situations with suppliers.
• Provide specialized support in contract analysis, drafting, design, and negotiations for functions other than Procurement (excluding aircraft sales contracts).
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual implications of internal projects (e. g. , confidentiality, intellectual property).
• Develop and enhance Procurement Academy trainings; coach and train junior buyers in contracts and negotiations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree or higher in Business, Legal, Economics, Engineering.
• Ideally 2 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in establishing and negotiating contracts is desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Mandatory fluency in English; fluency in French, German, or Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

Benefits

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus in Europe or globally.
• Hybrid work model combining onsite and remote work.
• Modern office at Parque das Nações, well connected by public transport.
• Engaging onboarding experience and a motivated team to grow with.