Supplier Development Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supplier Development Manager to join our Procurement department based in Newport Beach California.

The Supplier Development Manager is in charge of implementing Recovery Development and Assessment assignments at supplier sites as part of the Procurement Operations department. This position requires high flexibility for extensive travel (70-80%) throughout the US Canada and Mexico. This position requires operational activity on the shop floor.

Meet the team:

The Procurement teams mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems drawing on their expertise in Industrial Operations & Quality Management and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your working environment:

Located in beautiful Southern California is our satellite office in Newport Beach CA. This office supports our west coast procurement operations. Being just 10 miles from the beach provides a great opportunity to have your lunch al fresco and enjoy the California sunshine.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans) prescription dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University including unlimited access to 10000 e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability certifications career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building and delivering continuous improvement plans and/or roadmaps.

• Deliver robustness throughout the Airbus supply chain including sub-tiers

• Restore & secure supplier quality and on-time delivery to the required level

• Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions

• Improve Supply Chain efficiency by eliminating waste

• Contribute to anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures

• Report regularly and managing feedback to internal customers and stakeholders

Your boarding pass:

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10 years of professional experience in Procurement Supply Chain and/or Program Management

• Demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques

• Operations management (MRP APICS/CPIM certification

• Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma

• Industrial Capability and maturity assessments

• Project management skills

• Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict

• Supply Chain Operations

Communication Skills (Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages):

• High level of interpersonal and leadership skills

• Additional Languages appreciated (German Spanish and French etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Sitting Standing Walking Speaking Hearing Vision Extensive Travel by car and plane

Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required.

Salary range based on the required profile: 140000 to 160000/year (including a variable part based on your performance). Information provided as an indication.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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