Graduate Commercial Procurement 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalised, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position. During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops. Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry. Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus. Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world. What you will be doing You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of AGGP2027 – Graduate Commercial Procurement and can expect to be involved in the following: Leading end-to-end procurement for critical aircraft components across all Airbus programmes Managing and negotiating complex supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Collaborating effectively with Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) including engineering, production, quality, and legal departments to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and project goals. You will learn how to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to spend 3 to 6 month rotations embedded within teams like Supply Chain Operations, Quality and Contract Management to understand how procurement decisions impact the wider business. Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position. At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of a AGGP2027 – Graduate Commercial Procurement! What we are looking for To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have: A degree level or equivalent within Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Maths, Law, Engineering or other related field; Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of procurement and supply chain management Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English) A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development. Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from candidates with existing right to work in the UK or those eligible via other routes (e.g., Graduate Visa, Youth Mobility Scheme). For full eligibility details, please consult UK Visas and Immigration. STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for. Diversity and Inclusion 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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimu