What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Business Analyst - Procurement position at Airbus?
Job Description:
Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.
A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Procurement Specialist for Tools and Processes (basically, a technical project manager who understands digital implementation and transformation) to join our procurement department based in Herndon, VA.
Meet the Team:
Based at Airbus Americas headquarters in Herndon, VA, the job holder will be integrated in the Airbus Americas Procurement team as regional point of contact on Procurement Tools & Processes. The role will focus on business support and the transformation of the procurement information systems, in close collaboration with the relevant functions at Airbus Americas, and Airbus/Airbus Atlantic in Europe.
Your Working Environment:
The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!
How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Your Challenges:
Procurement Tools: The jobholder is accountable for the design, specification, coordination, modeling, testing, implementation and project management of digital integrated solutions to improve procurement operations and business efficiency
Procurement Processes: Acts as focal point for Procurement processes: Communicating on process updates; feeding information from regional teams into the central teams in Europe for continuous process improvements, etc.
Change Management: Maintains up to date change management documentation, and provides regular communication to stakeholders.
You need to have a solid I.T. background, and you will need to be able to understand integration. SAP is a big part of this: Hana and MM
We need a self-starter in this position who is proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and in a group.
Communication and collaboration skills are paramount, and experience with stakeholder collaboration in an international setting is preferred.
Finally, having a background within a manufacturing environment would be highly preferred. In the longterm, master data management and reporting tools, and understanding the ecosystem surrounding it all, plus knowing how it all ties into SAP, is going to be important for us.
Your Boarding Pass:
Bachelors degree required, but a Masters is preferred (Business Management, Information Management, or Computer Science)
In-depth knowledge in digital transformation and procurement processes
At least 5 - 8 years spent in project management, digital transformation and procurement, in a global industry (aerospace, automotive, shipping…) or a tech company, in a transnational environment
Ability to solve complex problems, applying knowledge gained in past experience to identify, propose and drive solutions
Ability to work autonomously, carrying work out independently, requiring guidance in only the most complex situations
Agility with people and topics, and ability to navigate in a multi-functional and transnational environment
Strong customer mindset and attention to detail, providing robust outputs
Ability to translate business needs into technical terms and vice versa
Creativity and ability to think outside the box
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Travel by car and plane
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
