Procurement Applications Specialist (Contract Role)

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Procurement Applications Specialist (Contract Role) to join their Procurement department based in Hendon, VA.

Tools & Processes Maintenance

Ensure the stability of current applications while driving key improvements specifically focusing on Coupa, SAP / ERP harmonization.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the primary regional expert for all procurement-related tools, including SAP, Coupa, Data Analytics and integrated applications.
• Provide technical and process-driven guidance to the Procurement team.
• Ensure alignment with the wider Airbus ERP landscape.

Solutions to Ensure Alignment

• Drive the necessary change management with stakeholders.
• Secure deep integration with European central functions and regional IM/Digital organizations.
• Maintain transparency and alignment with Procurement, Digital teams and others as necessary.

Requirement Arbitration

Act as a mediator between change-specific needs and standard procurement business requirements to ensure scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute strategies for regional process optimizations that align with global organizational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Science or relative field required, Master Degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years in Procurement Applications, Business Relationship Management, or Digital Transformation.
• Proven track record of system harmonization within a large-scale industrial environment (Aerospace or similar complex manufacturing preferred).
• Experience managing cross-border stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business-friendly language.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to align stakeholders.
• Aptitude for navigating high-complexity, "versatile" program manager roles.
• Advanced experience with SAP and Coupa (integration and run-mode).
• Proficiency in e-Sourcing and e-Procurement suites (e.g., Coupa, SAP).
• Digital Fluency: Required for Contract Roles.

Company Information

• Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
• Employment Type: Agency / Temporary
• Experience Level: Professional
• Remote Type: Flexible

Equal Opportunities

Equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.