Supplier Development Manager

Prestwick Aerosystems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. seeks a Supplier Development Manager for Global Procurement in the US to lead supplier development, improvement planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Airbus groups and plants.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, about 10 years in procurement or quality, and strong project management. SAP experience and multilingual skills are advantageous; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field required.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in Procurement, Quality, or related functions.
• PM certification desirable; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Development and Improvement Management to enhance supplier relationships and performance.
• Supplier Control: conduct supplier site audits and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Supplier Performance Management: lead evaluations, actions, and derisking activities.
• Supplier Risk Management: identify and mitigate supplier risks and coordinate cross-functional actions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Quality management

Project management

SAP experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

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Job Description

Position Summary

Fully integrated in the Procurement organization, General Procurement’s (GP) mission is to procure indirect goods and services on behalf of the entire Group (Airbus Commercial, Airbus Helicopters), and as such to play a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. We are looking for a Supplier Development Manager (SDM) for all Airbus Commercial GP activities in the US. In this role you will cover a large variety of activities/products and suppliers, working in close collaboration with several Airbus organizations /plants and group divisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supplier Development and Improvement Management – 40% Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building robustness in their supply chain and conduct the creation of Continuous Improvement plans or road-maps. Improve supplier performance through the implementation of advanced actions Define and Lead the Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program in line with GP commodities’ Strategy & Objectives. Liaise, where necessary, with other Supply Chain and Quality Managers (SCQM) to define further activity required at supplier site (Correct, Improve or Develop) Propose, define and launch improvement plans with Suppliers in scope to continuously improve suppliers’ performances and/or capability
• Supplier Control – 30% Perform and support process audit at Supplier Sites for Couple Compliance purposes as per M20193 Ensure regional quality & buyer activities are communicated efficiently in order to define & action any relevant activities arising from ”regional” decisions, issues, activities, or international commodities contracted in the Region. Support Supplier CID (Correct Improve and Develop) missions or connect them with the organization in charge of Improvement Activities at Suppliers as a result of conducting scheduled Supplier Control Reviews, in line with GP strategy Manage defined periodic reviews or exceptional ones with Airbus organizations (Procurement, Manufacturing, Plants, Programs) and relevant stakeholders (e.g. Internal Customers & local or international Aviation Regulations) to review Supplier Quality Assurance and Compliance to Airbus business requirements (including external referential e.g. EN9100…)
• Supplier Performance Management – 10% Perform supplier delivery and quality performance reviews with high risk / strategic suppliers Perform or coordinate supplier assessments to evaluate supplier capability/capacity Management of supplier action plans following assessments, recoveries or improvement missions Management of Transfer of Work project, coordinating and executing derisking and surveillance assessments.
• Supplier Risk Management – 20% Manage, identify and mitigate risk at supplier level by performing on-site capability assessments (ESCCA+…) Manage the specific internal customer work package risk and ensure the prioritization of mitigating actions through CID or SQIP Qualified Experience / Management of Transfer of Work project, coordinating and executing derisking and surveillance assessments.rming on-site capability assessments (ESCCA+…) …

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training

• Education: A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Ideally ten (10) years of experience in Procurement, Quality, or related functions. Prefer experience with an increasingly higher level of authority and accountability.
• Licensure/Certifications: Project Management Certification is desirable. Any Quality Certifications are desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Quality and/or Lean Management experience Supply Chain Management Project Management Industrial background is a plus.
• Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): Fluent in English French, German or Spanish fluency are a plus.
• Technical Systems Proficiency: SAP Experience is preferred Airbus Quality systems experience is preferred.

Eligibility

Able to work in the US with potential visa sponsorship

Clearance

None

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success

• Number of Suppliers in scope/portfolio: Around 20 Supplier sites
• Number of work packages in scope/portfolio: Around 20-40 work packages
• Number of transnational GP buyers: Around 30 local GP US buyers & 5-10 European GP buyers

Nature of Contacts

Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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 other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Airbus explicitly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Remote Type

Flexible

Job Family

Supplier Management

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