Graduate Role – Raw Material Aluminum Procurement

About the role

Join Airbus’s Global Graduate Programme as a Buyer for Aluminum Raw Material. Over a two‑year development journey you will rotate through supply‑chain, quality and engineering functions, gaining hands‑on experience in a strategic sourcing area that supports sustainable aerospace production.

Key responsibilities

• Identify cost‑improvement opportunities, develop road‑maps and negotiate commercial agreements with Airbus programmes and functions.
• Manage the end‑to‑end aluminium procurement process, monitor market trends, assess supplier capabilities and optimise portfolio allocations.
• Utilise AI tools and SAP information systems together with Airbus‑specific data platforms to align live supply‑chain demand with contract terms.
• Lead cross‑functional Call for Tenders, conduct active contract management and implement risk‑mitigation strategies against financial volatility or supplier concentration.
• Apply Airbus Commercial & Procurement policies to ensure compliance in raw‑material sourcing.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration or a related field.
• Recent graduate or limited professional experience in supply management, procurement or industrial engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Motivation to work collaboratively and drive innovation.

Required skills

• SAP procurement modules.
• Artificial intelligence tools for data analysis.
• Airbus‑specific data platforms.