#SARU Supply Chain and Quality Manager in Clevedon

Energy Jobline ZR; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain and Quality Manager. This role focuses on building strong supplier relationships and ensuring high quality for aircraft deliveries. Candidates should have professional experience in supply chain management within the aerospace industry. Competitive salary and many benefits including flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Professional experience in supply chain or quality management within aerospace or related industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Evidence of continuous improvement and supplier development ability.
• Aptitude for working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with suppliers for timely, quality deliveries.
• Support supplier development initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance and product conformity.
• Contribute to supply chain voice in multi-functional teams.
• Foster strong relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Supplier development

Adaptability

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We reach over 7 million energy professionals worldwide, listing more than 400,000 monthly global energy and engineering jobs. We partner with leading energy companies across Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power and Nuclear markets, as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery and Fusion.

Job Description

Work Environment: Full time – 60 % office‑based, hybrid work; 35‑hour week with flexible core hours, Friday afternoons off and hybrid options.

Location: Site – must be office‑based most of the week.

Travel: Required.

What’s in it for you

• 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 more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible core hours, Friday afternoon off, hybrid working.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10 000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (incl. assisted fertility treatments, gender dysphoria & reassignment support), 24/7 online GP and mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance, eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen, coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100 % pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose‑built maternity rooms on site.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, International, Social & Cultural, Neurodiversity).

Role Overview

As a Supply Chain and Quality Manager you will work within the Lead Supply Chain and Quality Manager team and report to the Head of Landing Gear Systems – Procurement Operations (PO). You will secure a portfolio of Landing Gear System suppliers that supply equipment to multiple Airbus civil aircraft programmes.

Building strong supplier relationships and collaborating with a multi‑functional environment is key to timely and high‑quality aircraft deliveries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional level experience in supply chain or quality management within aerospace or related industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Evidence of continuous improvement and supplier development ability.
• Aptitude for working in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure on‑time and on‑quality deliveries to all customers (Final Assembly Lines and Plants).
• Partner with suppliers to support their development initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance and product conformity to applicable requirements.
• Contribute to the supply chain voice in multi‑functional teams (Programme, Engineering, Customer Services, Buyers).
• Represent the PO community’s interests and foster strong relationships across the organisation.

How We Support You

Flexible working options, part‑time roles, and inclusive support for all applicants. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide adjustments during the selection process upon request.

We do not request any monetary exchange in the recruitment process. Report any impersonation of Airbus to [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, gender, or belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.