Job Description:

In order to support the supplier management team, Airbus is looking for a

Supplier Development Manager ( (d/f/m) in Hamburg

Would you like to be part of an international diverse team leading the supply chain? If so please read on...

This is a rare opportunity to be exposed to cross commodities and cross programmes on aircraft level working on critical missions impacting our internal production flow.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement ; work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for securing Crisis/Recovery management at Airbus suppliers to protect our internal production site (PPC, prioritization, line of balance) and Midterm projects to secure sustainability of Delivery and to ensure supplier's performance targets are achieved.
• Identification and application of appropriate methodologies to deliver Airbus Supplier Requirements and End-to-End supply chain development needs.
• Lead key Supplier Assessments (capacity and capability) where procurement commodities consider a higher level of expertise is required to ensure the appropriate outcome for ramp up readiness.
• Initiate and lead Supplier Development missions in the region with deep understanding of lean principles (LEAN, 6 sigma, Problem solving, knowledge sharing, 5S, KBD expert knowhow and production mindset,...), and tools (indicators, process controls, test means,...) at supplier's site, bring expertise to resolve issues & develop best practices.
• Develop trust and credibility with supplier leadership teams to diagnose organizational/process weaknesses and develop immediate solutions. Able to communicate to the Senior Executive committee internally and externally.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Deep industrial knowledge and experience in project management
• Very good knowledge of production processes and interest for supply chain
• Very good knowledge and experience in using Lean tools / problem solving techniques
• Gemba mindset
• Autonomy, Adaptability and Assertiveness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and curiosity & willingness to learn
• Act as coach
• Lead assessor experience
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel within the German Supply chain region up to 80% of time at Supplier sites.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with custo mized development solutions.

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 Operations GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Supplier Management

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