Airbus Americas
Airbus Commercial Aircraft Supplier Development Manager
Location: Newport Beach, California.
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com.
Job Description The Supplier Development Manager is responsible for implementing recovery, development, and assessment assignments at supplier sites as part of the Procurement Operations department. This role requires high flexibility for extensive travel (70‑80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico and operational activity on the shop floor.
Meet the Team The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, generating value and contributing to overall competitiveness. The team ensures on-time delivery and quality of equipment and systems, drawing on expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and mitigate supply chain issues.
Your Working Environment Our satellite office in Newport Beach supports West Coast procurement operations. Just 10 miles from the beach, the office offers a great opportunity to enjoy California sunshine.
How We Care For You
Financial Rewards:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Work/Life Balance:
Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental coverage.
Individual Development:
Upskilling opportunities through Global Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, accelerated development programs, and mobility.
Your Challenges
Enhance supplier relationships by supporting continuous improvement plans and roadmaps.
Deliver robustness throughout the supply chain including sub‑tiers.
Restore and secure supplier quality and on‑time delivery to required levels.
Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions.
Improve supply chain efficiency by eliminating waste.
Anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures.
Report regularly and manage feedback to internal customers and stakeholders.
Your Boarding Pass
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 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
High level of interpersonal and leadership skills.
Additional languages appreciated (German, Spanish, French).
Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, vision, extensive travel by car and plane.
Visa & Salary Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required.
Salary range: 140,000 to 160,000 per year, including a variable part based on performance.
EEO Statement Airbus provides equal employment opportunities 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. Airbus complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Apply Take your career to a new level and apply online now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com.
Job Description The Supplier Development Manager is responsible for implementing recovery, development, and assessment assignments at supplier sites as part of the Procurement Operations department. This role requires high flexibility for extensive travel (70‑80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico and operational activity on the shop floor.
Meet the Team The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, generating value and contributing to overall competitiveness. The team ensures on-time delivery and quality of equipment and systems, drawing on expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and mitigate supply chain issues.
Your Working Environment Our satellite office in Newport Beach supports West Coast procurement operations. Just 10 miles from the beach, the office offers a great opportunity to enjoy California sunshine.
How We Care For You
Financial Rewards:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Work/Life Balance:
Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental coverage.
Individual Development:
Upskilling opportunities through Global Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, accelerated development programs, and mobility.
Your Challenges
Enhance supplier relationships by supporting continuous improvement plans and roadmaps.
Deliver robustness throughout the supply chain including sub‑tiers.
Restore and secure supplier quality and on‑time delivery to required levels.
Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions.
Improve supply chain efficiency by eliminating waste.
Anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures.
Report regularly and manage feedback to internal customers and stakeholders.
Your Boarding Pass
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 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
High level of interpersonal and leadership skills.
Additional languages appreciated (German, Spanish, French).
Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, vision, extensive travel by car and plane.
Visa & Salary Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required.
Salary range: 140,000 to 160,000 per year, including a variable part based on performance.
EEO Statement Airbus provides equal employment opportunities 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. Airbus complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Apply Take your career to a new level and apply online now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr