Strategic Supplier Development Lead — Flexible Hours & Travel

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Company benefits

Career development

Hybrid work pattern

Flexible hours

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK seeks a Supplier Development Manager to lead projects with supplier sites across the UK, collaborating with Procurement Operations to improve industrial performance. You will travel frequently to supplier sites and work with internal teams to develop action plans that stabilize and elevate supplier capability.

The role requires leading complex supplier-focused missions, with a hybrid on-site/remote work pattern and opportunities for career development within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the aerospace or a similar industry.
• Experience applying Industrial and Lean competencies.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers' industrial maturity and develop them accordingly.
• Lead detailed assessment and evaluation of supplier's industrial situation.
• Define action plans with the supplier and SCQM to improve performance.
• Ensure engagement of supplier and Airbus teams to deliver results.
• Detail tactical plans with stakeholders and secure mission outcomes.

Skills

Aerospace industry

Lean competencies

Supply chain management

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK seeks a Supplier Development Manager to lead projects with supplier sites across the UK, collaborating with Procurement Operations to improve industrial performance. You will travel frequently to supplier sites and work with internal teams to develop action plans that stabilize and elevate supplier capability.

The role requires leading complex supplier-focused missions, with a hybrid on-site/remote work pattern and opportunities for career development within a