Supplier Development Manager

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Meet the team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. Your working environment: Located in beautiful Southern California is our satellite office in Newport Beach, CA. This office supports our west coast procurement operations. Being just 10 miles from the beach provides a great opportunity to have your lunch al fresco and enjoy the California sunshine. How we care for you: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance : Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare : Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development : Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Your challenges: Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building and delivering continuous improvement plans and/or roadmaps. Deliver robustness throughout the Airbus supply chain including sub-tiers Restore & secure supplier quality and on-time delivery to the required level Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions Improve Supply Chain efficiency by eliminating waste Contribute to anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures Report regularly and managing feedback to internal customers and stakeholders Your boarding pass: A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Program Management Demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma Industrial Capability and maturity assessments Project management skills Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict Supply Chain Operations Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): High level of interpersonal and leadership skills Additional Languages appreciated (German, Spanish and French etc.) Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required. A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an 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 Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Flexible Job Family: Supplier Management 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. 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