Supplier Development Manager

About the role

The Supplier Development Manager will play a crucial role in securing aircraft deliveries on-time and with perfect quality. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this individual will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of parts and components
• Manage supplier performance through regular audits and assessments
• Implement and enforce quality management practices, including APQP and Six Sigma
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve product quality
• Lead special projects aimed at enhancing supplier capabilities and improving overall supply chain efficiency

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management
• Demonstrated experience in supplier recovery and crisis management
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma
• Strong problem-solving and practical project management skills
• Ability to travel up to 80% domestically, with occasional international travel

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean methodologies
• Experience with transfers of work between production sites and/or to other countries

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation, including profit-sharing schemes
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off, including personal days, holidays, and generous parental leave
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance
• Annual bonus based on performance

Pay

$145,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This position is mission-based and involves frequent travel to suppliers and their sub-tier companies. Travel frequency varies from short-term assessments to long-term problem-solving missions.

Company

At Airbus, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.