Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Overview

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what''s your next change?As a Supply Chain and Quality Manager you will form close working relationships with Airbus Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, FAL customers and sub-assembly fit-sites, as well as forming a close and professional working relationship with our suppliers. Airbus Procurement Operations is a dynamic, fast changing and exciting area of Airbus. It is often faced with many challenges in ensuring the production and delivery of aircraft is maintained on time and to the highest level of quality. Our department (PIEL) manages approximately 50 suppliers worldwide, delivering landing gear, fuel and inerting systems for installation on all Airbus commercial aircraft, and some fuel equipment installed on the A400M aircraft. The successful candidate will be accountable for the industrial maturity of a group of fuel system suppliers, enabling quick and strong growth in terms of leadership skills, stakeholder management and product knowledge. If you are willing to learn in an exciting, fast-paced and challenging department, travel worldwide to Airbus and suppliers facilities and have a strong problem solving mentality this is an opportunity not to be missed. The main tasks and responsibilities of a Supply Chain and Quality Manager are:

Responsibilities

Act as focal point towards the suppliers for operational activities and contract management, and as ambassador of the supplier toward internal functions.

Assess suppliers during the tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision.

Manage supply chain and quality aspects of the contract, being responsible for On Time, On Quality (and on Cost when applicable) performance.

Manage supplier quality Approval/Authorization, ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

English language at negotiation level, other languages would be an advantage

Problem solving skills

Project and stakeholder management

Experience in either engineering, procurement operations, manufacturing, production and quality backgrounds

Qualifications

Degree level qualification is desirable, but not essential

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

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Benefits

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health and Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria and reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site

Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social and Cultural Diversity, ..... full job details .....