Supplier Development Manager (m/f)

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Supplier Development Manager (f/m) to join our Supplier Development Department based in Toulouse, France. This team is responsible for shaping the future of Space Systems supply-base!

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop supplier performance by providing expert support at supplier site, covering end-to-end processes and using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop the Supply Chain to the appropriate maturity level to support suppliers and ensure OQOTOC performance.
• Identify supplier weaknesses, capabilities, capacities, and areas of improvement to enhance supply chain maturity and robustness.
• Prepare mission statement, establish and agree with supply chain stakeholders on relevant objectives, targets and CID action plan.
• Perform industrial maturity or capacity assessments.
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, problem solving, knowledge sharing, ...) and tools at supplier sites.
• Manage with the supplier and report regularly on action plans and development achievement.
• Support the Supply Chain operation team with recovery plans on critical issues to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Contribute to anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing activities.
• Experience in assessment or audits.
• Knowledge of APQP standards – SPC, control plan, PFMEA, capability studies, measurement system analysis.
• Basics of APICS, production and inventory management.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies; DMAIC, 8D; Black Belt or Shaining accreditation is strongly appreciated.
• Statistical data analysis skills (comparative methods, hypothesis testing, design of experiments).
• Strong communication, active listening, empathy.
• Strong negotiation skills, ability to persuade, influence and convince.
• Procurement IT tool knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent relationship building, team building, motivating others and conflict management skills.
• Negotiation level English; other languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: attractive salary, success and profit sharing, employee savings plan and voluntary stock purchase plan.
• Work/life balance: extra days off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council with many social, cultural and sport activities.
• Wellbeing/health: complementary health insurance coverage; health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application (depending on site).
• Individual development: great upskilling opportunities and programmes with unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, career path, accelerated programmes, national and international mobility.

Location

Toulouse, France – a global aeronautics capital and European space research hub, close to the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountains.

Additional Information

This position requires a security clearance or eligibility for one. Employment type: Permanent, Classe Emploi: G14, Experience level: Professional, Job family: Supplier Management.

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