Commodity Manager – Real Estate & Facility Management, General Procurement

About the role

The Commodity Manager – Real Estate & Facility Management, General Procurement will lead procurement activities for real estate, construction, facility services, security, energy and fuel for Airbus India & South Asia. Reporting to the Head of General Procurement, the role ensures compliance with Airbus processes and delivers projects on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across multiple sub‑commodities, aligning with Airbus objectives.
• Lead the Call for Tender (CFT) process, including strategy definition, supplier engagement, negotiations and contract finalisation.
• Manage supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance, quality and performance standards are met.
• Co‑design and support global sourcing strategies and roadmap for the Indian and regional supply chain.
• Define governance plans, monitor project health and coordinate cross‑functional, trans‑national teams.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmark competitors and propose business cases to enhance supply‑chain value.
• Oversee contract management, KPI tracking and supplier performance improvement.
• Develop off‑shoring/outsourcing models, mitigate risks and optimise procurement processes.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in real estate, construction or facility management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage end‑to‑end sourcing cycles.
• Strong understanding of Airbus procurement policies, supplier lifecycle management and governance.
• Experience delivering projects within defined timelines and milestones.

Required skills

• Call for Tender (CFT) process management
• Supplier onboarding and compliance assessment
• Contract management and KPI monitoring
• Strategic sourcing and market analysis