Job Description:
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity is available within the Global Procurement team of NAVBLUE, a 100% Airbus Company. The Head of Procurement assumes a pivotal role as the leader of NAVBLUE’s Procurement organization consisting of 5 employees, 80 requesters and over 600 suppliers based globally. The incumbent is responsible for orchestrating the acquisition of goods and services across all NAVBLUE departments. They will manage an annual expenditure of 55M€ with third-party suppliers and 14M€ allocated to Airbus entities.
The candidate will meticulously apply procurement processes, emphasizing vendor selection, contracting, and post-contract vendor management. An unwavering focus on compliance and operational excellence will be paramount. In executing these responsibilities, the candidate will collaborate extensively with NAVBLUE's executive leadership team, as well as counterparts within NAVBLUE and Airbus finance teams.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and foster the professional growth of procurement team members, aligning their efforts with the Airbus Leadership Model. Promote a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the team.
Procurement Process Ownership: Take ownership of the procurement process, incorporating legal, ethics, and compliance considerations, as well as Navblue's strategic framework constraints. Define and implement strategies ensuring adherence to these critical parameters.
Supplier Relationship Management: Assume responsibility for managing relationships with all Navblue suppliers. Cultivate strong partnerships, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and mutual value creation.
Order Management Accountability: Be accountable for the end-to-end ordering process, from generating Purchase Orders to overseeing Invoice payment, across all Navblue entities. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Project Representation and Interface: Represent Procurement effectively in key projects related to procurement and finance transformations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams from Navblue, Airbus, and external providers, interfacing with procurement, finance, and IT departments..
KPI Development and Monitoring: Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the procurement team, focusing on areas such as compliance, efficiency, and supplier performance. Implement robust metrics to assess and enhance team performance.
Supplier Advocacy and Risk Management: Act as the voice of the supplier, advocating for Navblue's interests. Evaluate supplier risks and opportunities, ensuring these factors are meticulously considered in strategic decision-making processes.
Required Skills/Experience/Qualifications:
Experience:
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Expertise in Procurement: Extensive professional background in procurement is essential for this role, showcasing a deep understanding of industry best practices and methodologies.
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Familiarity with Airbus Financial and Procurement Processes: Preferred candidates will possess a comprehensive knowledge of Airbus' financial and procurement processes, as well as proficiency in utilizing relevant tools, enabling efficient and seamless operations.
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Contract Negotiation Proficiency: Demonstrated ability in negotiating contracts is a prerequisite, highlighting a track record of successful negotiations and the capacity to secure favorable terms for the organization.
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Contract Management Expertise: Strong experience in contract management is vital, emphasizing the capability to oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing outcomes.
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Legal Acumen: Fundamental knowledge of European and Canadian contract law is required, enabling the candidate to navigate legal complexities and ensure all contractual agreements align with relevant regulations and standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:
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Strategic Stakeholder Management: Proficient in integrating diverse stakeholder constraints to effectively prioritize tasks and foresee potential challenges. Demonstrates adeptness in balancing various stakeholder demands while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Change Management Expertise: Skilled at driving organizational change within teams, even without formal hierarchical authority. Exhibits the ability to inspire and influence teams toward common objectives, fostering a collaborative work environment.
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Alignment with Company Vision: Demonstrates the capability to imbue teams with a sense of purpose and align their efforts with overarching company objectives. Effectively communicates and cascades down the company's strategic goals to ensure a unified sense of direction among team members.
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Professional Vendor Management: Displays professionalism in interactions with suppliers, utilizing exceptional negotiation skills to establish and nurture enduring relationships with third-party entities. Proficient in managing long-term partnerships, ensuring seamless collaboration and mutual benefits.
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Strong Communication Skills: Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including executives. The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely is crucial. Candidates should demonstrate confidence in presenting proposals, discussing project updates, and addressing concerns with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and fostering strong collaborative relationships with the executive team
Technical Systems Proficiency:
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Click’n Buy / Coupa or any other procurement tool knowledge is required
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Business Intelligence tool knowledge is preferred
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SAP P11 knowledge is preferred
How to Appling:
We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.
About Us:
NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.
You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.
NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.
NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.
The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY
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.
Company:
NAVBLUE SAS
Contract Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15
Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering
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