Supplier Development Manager
Core
Implement recovery, development, and assessment assignments at supplier sites to enhance supplier relationships, restore quality, and improve supply chain efficiency for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Manager (Procurement Operations)
Builds
Robustness throughout the Airbus supply chain including sub-tiers, continuous improvement plans, and roadmaps for suppliers.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (shop floor operations)
Required skills
Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Six Sigma, Industrial Capability and maturity assessments, Project management, Operations management (MRP), Quality management tools/techniques
Preferred skills
Conflict resolution, Complex problem solving, Stakeholder management
Technologies
MRP, APICS/CPIM
Responsibilities
Enhance supplier relationships by supporting continuous improvement plans and roadmaps; Deliver robustness throughout the supply chain including sub-tiers; Restore and secure supplier quality and on-time delivery; 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 manage feedback to internal customers and stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with extensive travel
