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Procurement Applications and Process Specialist

Airbus Americas
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Apr 01, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Applications and Process Specialist to serve as the regional focal point for procurement and digital solutions and processes. This role acts as the critical bridge between the Procurement business functions & Digital teams locally and globally. The successful candidate will ensure the stability of current applications while driving key improvements specifically focusing on Coupa, SAP / ERP harmonization. Primary Responsibilities - Tools & Processes maintenance Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary regional expert for all procurement-related tools, including SAP, Coupa, Data Analytics and integrated applications. Strategic Advisory: Provide technical and process-driven guidance to the Procurement team. Solutions to ensure alignment with the wider Airbus ERP landscape. Change Management: Drive the necessary change management with stakeholders. Stakeholder Management: 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. Candidate Profile & Qualifications Technical Skills: ERP Mastery: Advanced experience with SAP and Coupa (integration and run-mode) is mandatory. Procurement Tools: Proficiency in e-Sourcing and e-Procurement suites (e.g., Coupa, SAP). Digital Fluency: Is required Experience: 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 Soft Skills: Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business-friendly language. Strong leadership presence with the ability to to align the stakeholders. Aptitude for navigating high-complexity, "versatile" program manager roles. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: Agency / Temporary Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Flexible Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering ------ ------ Airbus provides 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 toemsom@airbus.com.