Supplier Development Manager

Airbus Americas; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health and welfare coverage

Individual development opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Americas is seeking a Supplier Development Manager for its Procurement department, ideally based in Atlanta or near a major airport. This role involves managing supplier development, ensuring on-time aircraft deliveries, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and individual development opportunities through global leadership programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management.
• Proven experience applying quality management tools and techniques.
• Experience in transferring work between production sites and/or to other countries.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier development.
• Engage in stakeholder management.
• Lead special projects.

Skills

Supplier Recovery

Crisis Management

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About Airbus

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We design, manufacture, and deliver aircraft, helicopters, space, and defence products, services and solutions to customers worldwide. With roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Position Summary

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supplier Development Manager to join our Procurement department. The role focuses on developing supplier activities, secure on‑time aircraft deliveries, and maintain optimal quality. The preferred location is Atlanta, Washington, D.C., or Charlotte, NC, but the candidate must be near a major airport hub in the Midwest to East Coast (Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, D.C., NYC, Philadelphia).

Responsibilities

• Supplier development management
• Stakeholder management
• Special projects
• Travel up to 80% of the time, primarily domestic with occasional international visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management
• Proven experience applying quality management tools and techniques
• Experience with Supplier Recovery, Crisis Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
• Experience in transferring work between production sites and/or to other countries
• Authorised to work in the United States

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing options, retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off, personal leave, holidays, and generous parental leave program
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage: medical, high‑deductible plans, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefits
• Individual development opportunities through global Leadership University and e‑learning courses, as well as accelerated development programmes and mobility options

Working Environment

This mission‑based role requires weekly travel to suppliers and their sub‑tier partners. Activities range from short assessments to long‑term projects addressing complex supply‑chain or quality issues. The role demands autonomy, a self‑starting mentality, and a commitment to collaboration, gemba walks, and continuous improvement.

EEO Statement

Airbus in America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc. – US Direct Hire, Professional level – Full remote. Job family: Supplier Management.