Supplier Development Manager

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. The individual will use a variety of Airbus and industry standardized tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

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; Perform onsite inspection of Supplier Products; Be the Eyes, Ears and Voice of Airbus at Supplier facilities; Report regularly (weekly) and manage feedback to internal customers and stakeholders, including supplier status and points for escalation; Support the improvement of internal Airbus processes; Special projects (may be cross-functional or cross-divisional); Lead internal trainings and mentor colleagues; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Minimum of five years professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and/or Program Management; Demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques; High flexibility for extensive travel (70-80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico; 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 to other countries; Capacity Assessments; Auditing; Supply Chain Operations; Industrial Capability and maturity assessments; Ability to travel independently and at short notice; Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity; Physical requirements including vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying/lifting up to 30lbs/14kgs, pushing/pulling, sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, carry luggage, and view computer monitor for long periods of time

Nice to have

Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification)

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements