Supplier Development Manager

Airbus•Newport Beach, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supplier Development Manager to join our Procurement department based in Newport Beach, California. The Supplier Development Engineer is in charge of implementing Recovery, Development, and Assessment assignments at supplier sites as part of the Procurement Operations department. This position requires high flexibility for extensive travel (70-80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. This position requires operational activity on the shop floor.

Requirements

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
Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional Languages appreciated (German, Spanish and French etc.)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility
flexible working arrangements