Supplier Development Manager

About the Role

The Supplier Development Manager implements Recovery, Development, and Assessment assignments at supplier sites within the Procurement Operations department. This role requires extensive travel (70-80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico and involves using Airbus and industry-standardized tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Enhance supplier relationships by supporting continuous improvement plans and roadmaps.
• Deliver robustness throughout the Airbus supply chain, including sub-tiers.
• Restore and secure supplier quality and on-time delivery to required levels.
• Improve supplier performance through advanced actions and eliminate waste to enhance Supply Chain efficiency.
• Anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures.
• Perform onsite inspections of supplier products.
• Act as the Eyes, Ears, and Voice of Airbus at supplier facilities.
• Report weekly to internal customers and stakeholders, including supplier status and escalation points.
• Support the improvement of internal Airbus processes.
• Lead special projects (cross-functional or cross-divisional) and internal trainings.
• Mentor colleagues and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Program Management.

• Demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques.

Preferred Certifications: Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification).

Skills

• Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma
• Practical Problem Solving
• Lean methodologies
• Transfers of Work between production sites and/or countries
• Capacity Assessments
• Auditing Supply Chain Operations
• Industrial Capability and maturity assessments

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Ability to see and read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Ability to hear conversations in person, via teleconference or phone, and production floor sounds including alarms.
• Speaking: Ability to participate in conversations, meetings, and communications.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate office equipment (computers, phones, copiers) and some production tools (e.g., hydraulic lifts).
• Carrying: Ability to carry documents, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Lifting: Ability to lift documents, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to push/pull small office furniture and tools.
• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit for long periods and stand for discussions in offices or production floors.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Ability to squat or kneel to retrieve items from low shelving.
• Walking: Ability to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
• Travel: Ability to travel independently and at short notice via car and airplane; requires sitting, standing, walking, and carrying luggage for extended periods.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required for administrative positions (details not specified).