Aftermarket Supplier Development Manager

Airbus; Sepang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to enhance aftermarket suppliers’ performance in Asia Pacific. The role involves leading supplier audits, coordinating assessments, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for strategic suppliers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in relevant industries and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent position is based in Selangor, Malaysia, within the Supplier Management job family.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• More than 8 years industrial experience in relevant industries.
• Ability to act internationally and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for improving aftermarket suppliers’ performances.
• Act as quality responsible for a portfolio of strategic suppliers.
• Lead deployment of Aftermarket Supplier Control activities.

Skills

Leadership and coaching skills

Communication skills

Project Management skills

Knowledge of P145 regulations

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor degree in Technical or Business

Job description

Job Description

The Supplier Development Manager is responsible to execute missions for Airbus Customer Services supply chain and quality teams, providing the proximity, reactivity, presence and industrial expertise needed to drive development of Aftermarket suppliers in Asia Pacific.

Supplier Development activities

Accountable to execute missions & projects with the objective of improving aftermarket suppliers’ performances on Quality, Cost & Deliveries for all Airbus Customer Services activities (Fleet efficiency, Upgrade/Aircraft Lifecycle, FHS, SATAIR…).

• Supplier Audit & Assessments: Coordinate or perform several types of assessment, such as:
  • De-risking assessments (Transfer of Work, Industrial Ramp-Up, out-of-Production Programs, Industrial maturity…)
  • Recovery assessments (8D, Industrial maturity…)
  • Aftermarket Capacity Management Assessments (CMA) for spare and repair.
  • Support Process Capability Assessment (SPCA) for OEMs
  • Customer Fleet Services Assessment (CFSA) for MROs.

Supplier Surveillance activities

Represent Aftermarket Suppliers Quality & Supply-Chain teams in the region. The responsibilities include support to the Suppliers Quality responsible (QR) and SCQM, organization & driving of regular performance reviews, monitoring of suppliers action plans (resulting from bad performances, non-conformities, Assessments…). Ensure that suppliers adhere to quality management systems and Airbus requirements. Act as quality responsible for a portfolio of strategic suppliers.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and expectations.
• Support the development of Customer services in APAC by providing information on Suppliers and connecting with the Aftermarket Supplier Management community.
• Lead the deployment of Aftermarket Supplier Control activities (Supply-Chain Quality and Supplier development) in APAC.

Supplier Assessment reports

• Suppliers visit reports with progress status
• Supplier status reports (performance situation, action plan progress, maturity level…)
• Supplier mapping in the region: existing and potential suppliers, with relevant information (capabilities, activity, maturity level…)

Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching skills to guarantee supplier engagement and development.
• Communication and language skills enabling him to act internationally and at all levels of the organizations.
• Autonomous.
• Bachelor degree in Technical (Preferred) or Business.
• More than 8 years industrial experience in Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Automotive and/or other relevant industries.
• Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of P145 regulations, EN/AS 9110/ 9100 /9120, Safety management system, Part IS requirements.
• 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.

Company

Airbus Customer Services Sdn Bhd

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Supplier Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

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].

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.