Vie Junior Buyer (24 Months)

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is currently seeking a VIE Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team in Waterloo, Canada.

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) is a unique international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria.

VIE Main Requirements:

• European Union citizens (plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco), graduates up to and including 28 years old
• Have fulfilled military obligations for their country, if any
• The contract duration of VIE is 24 months.

For more information: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program

Please send us your CV in English only.

Job Summary:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company is opening a VIE within its Procurement department.

The position holder will act as a Junior Buyer and be in charge of managing the purchase of various products and services for NAVBLUE, applying the Procurement process in terms of:

• supplier selection & management,
• contract negotiation & management,
• internal customer support,
• dashboard creation and maintenance
• supporting the HO Procurement in reporting / presentation material.

The mission requires experience in a Procurement role, e.g. buyer or supporting role.

Main Responsibilities :

• Contribute to proactive management of the relationship with internal customers to answer their needs.
• Support internal customers through awareness sessions.
• Support for suppliers creation.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, including sourcing/supplier selection, especially with Software editors.
• Negotiate and set up contracts in line with strategic procurement policy and targets.
• Commercial proposal request, review, negotiation and validation.
• Support on the daily Procurement requests in the Sourcing tool.
• Ensure operations are effective and efficient. Purchase Orders’ are issued according to the quality, time and operating cost expected by the business and are compliant to Procurement rules.
• Ensure proper contract management, monitor contract spend & contractual KPIs, organise follow-up meetings with suppliers.
• Track and solve suppliers blocked payments.
• Performance management: Data and KPI analysis for the Procurement department. Dashboard creation and maintenance.
• Support management in reporting / presentation material.

Education :

• Successful completion of an Academic degree in Economics, Engineering or Management

Required Skills / Experience :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Solid academic knowledge about tender processes and contract management.
• Previous experience in Procurement.
• Advanced practice of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Furthermore you are a good team player with customer focus, have excellent communication skills, are able to work independently and with remote teams.

Travel Required:

• 0% Domestic and/or International

How to Apply:

Candidates who are interested in joining the NAVBLUE team are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, highlighting their work experiences and skills via email to talent@navblue.aero.

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

About Us:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.

Airbus and all subsidiaries, including NAVBLUE are proud to have been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2025. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area. This achievement reflects our commitment to nurturing and empowering our people to reach their full potential. We’re grateful to our people, whose dedication and collaboration make this possible.

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand), Gdańsk (Poland), and Bengaluru (India) with other offices all around the world.

The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY