Aerospace Supply Officer — Data-Driven & SAP

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Belfast seeks a Supply Officer to oversee supplier performance on-site and to keep production flowing smoothly. You will manage supplier portfolios, monitor demand and materials, and drive mitigation actions when risks arise.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, stock optimisation, and collaboration across Quality, Procurement and Operations. You’ll maintain SAP/MRP data and support transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Experience with digital tools (SAP or MRP highly desirable).
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to "hit the ground running".

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of suppliers using Airbus' digital tools and processes.
• Monitor demand, forecasts and material availability to keep production flowing.
• Identify potential risks early and lead mitigation or recovery actions where needed.
• Use data to drive decisions, optimise stock, and improve supply chain performance.
• Challenging and supporting suppliers to achieve their targets.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supply-chain-related queries from operational teams.
• Coordinating supplier working parties and collaborating closely with colleagues across Quality, Procurement and Operations—both locally and transnationally.
• Maintaining accurate order books and MRP master data, including SAP usage.
• Supporting ongoing supply chain and logistics transformation projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Proactive organisation

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Airbus Belfast seeks a Supply Officer to oversee supplier performance on-site and to keep production flowing smoothly. You will manage supplier portfolios, monitor demand and materials, and drive mitigation actions when risks arise.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, stock optimisation, and collaboration across Quality, Procurement and Operations. You’ll maintain SAP/MRP data and support transformation projects.