Head of Supply Chain

Airbus•Bingen, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Supply Chain is a strategic role that will have the responsibility to implement, develop and scale the entire supply chain in a fast-growing and innovative environment. This leader will be the architect of a resilient, scalable, and compliant supply base secured through robust contracts and reliable partnerships, fully aligned with the Airbus Group strategy and policy. They will be accountable for developing and diversifying sourcing as well as managing supplier performance to guarantee cost, on time and on quality deliveries from our supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in contract management and negotiation: Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Minimum of ten (10) years leadership building or scaling supply chain functions
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in complex hardware industries (aerospace, drones, automotive)
Minimum of five (5) years' experience leading and mentoring a team
Minimum of five (5) years of SAP experience
Leadership in a supply chain environment
Strong negotiation skills
Strong knowledge about procurement contracts
Basic financial skills, including a clear understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) management.
Strong problem-solving skills
High sense of urgency and accountability
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Risk anticipation and mitigation mindset
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Communicate and Influence effectively throughout all levels of the organization and to external suppliers
Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
High level of interaction with all levels of management, able to display appropriate level of communication and professionalism
Microsoft Office and Google GSuite
Familiar with ERP systems
This position routinely makes complex, key business decisions regarding vendor selection, contract management and negotiation, strategy alignment on behalf of the company.
Responsible for assisting internal customers with acquiring external goods and services, and guiding them through the General Procurement process, typically dealing with, but not limited to, projects up to a budget of $350k.
Maintains relationships with internal customers and suppliers
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 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 the 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 the production floor.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
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.

Nice To Haves

MS in engineering or MBA
Background and experience in aerospace industry
Costpoint ERP and Power BI experience
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR contracting rules
Some degree of French is highly desirable.
Basic understanding of Costpoint and Power BI
Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Define and implement sourcing strategies (make-or-buy, dual sourcing, localization, etc.)
Select, onboard, and contract key suppliers
Lead commercial negotiations (cost, lead times, MOQs, terms & conditions)
Drive cost reduction initiatives (should-cost analysis, value engineering, design-to-cost)
Identify and mitigate supply risks (single sourcing, dependencies, geopolitical exposure)
Develop and implement mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, redesign)
Lead supplier-related crisis management in coordination with Operations
Partner closely with the Head of Industrialization to define and execute the make or buy strategy
Align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and industrial ramp-ups
Align sourcing strategy and supply chain activities with Airbus group global strategy and policies
Foster a culture of excellence, process and data driven and continuous improvement across the organization
Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, lead time, flexibility)
Drive supplier development and improvement plans
Manage strategic and critical suppliers
Lead supplier audits in coordination with Quality
Secures raw materials and products, negotiates contracts and manages supplier relationships
Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production
Identifies and qualifies new suppliers
Lead a multidisciplinary team of strategic and operational buyers
Set clear objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and development plans for the team
Actively contribute to key cross-functional routines (S&OP / demand reviews, NPI reviews, Shortage and escalation meetings)
Set up and structure processes and policy that will drive supply chain and sourcing activities and lead deployment and adherence of key processes into the organization.