Combat Program Supply Manager

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Combat Program Supply Manager to lead bid management and manage the end-to-end supply chain for combat programs. You will drive strategic procurement, onboard key suppliers, and build strong international partnerships while ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3-5 years in bid management in a defense/aerospace context, and fluent English and Spanish.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in Bid Management, preferably within defense/aerospace
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Responsabilidades

• Lead bid management activities for combat program supply contracts, including proposal preparation and negotiation strategy
• Manage end-to-end supply chain for assigned combat programs, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency and quality
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans, identifying and onboarding key suppliers
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Drive negotiations to secure favorable terms, conditions and pricing
• Oversee program and project management aspects of supply chain activities
• Coordinate with international stakeholders within a transnational leadership framework
• Communicate supply chain requirements and progress across internal departments and external partners
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to combat programs, developing contingency plans

Conocimientos

Bid management

Supply chain

Negotiation

Program management

Stakeholder management

Transnational leadership

English

Spanish

Communication

Defense aerospace domain

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity for a Combat Program Supply Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). This role is responsible for the overall Supply Chain Management within combat programs, ensuring efficient and strategic procurement and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute bid management activities for combat program supply contracts, including proposal preparation and negotiation strategy development.
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain for assigned combat programs, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans, identifying and onboarding key suppliers for combat program components and services.
• Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective supplier management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Drive negotiation processes with suppliers to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing agreements.
• Oversee program and project management aspects related to supply chain activities within combat programs.
• Facilitate transnational management and leadership, coordinating with international stakeholders and teams to optimize global supply chains.
• Communicate effectively across internal departments and with external partners, ensuring clear understanding of supply chain requirements and progress.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to combat programs, developing contingency plans as needed.

Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred); alternative degrees will be considered.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Bid Management, preferably within a defense or aerospace context.
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in Negotiation strategies and execution.
• Ability to operate effectively within a Transnational Management & Leadership framework.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Strong background in Program and Project Management methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategic procurement principles and practices.
• Extensive experience in Supplier Management, including performance evaluation and relationship building.
• Valuable / Nice to have: German would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days-off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting work-life balance.
• Collective transport service at some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail].