Job Description:

An opportunity for an Supply Chain and Quality Manager to procure satellite payload equipment for our Telecoms & Navigation, Earth Observation & Science and Space Exploration programmes has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as focal point towards the suppliers for operational activities and contract management and as ambassador of the supplier toward internal functions
• Ensures on Quality, on Time deliveries to protect business operations, by managing milestones, product life cycle reviews and deliverables coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manages the equipment supplier(s) and ensure a good contract execution.
  • In a recurring phase, the SCQM will lead the progress meetings, gate reviews (KO, MRR, TRR, TRB/DRB) , changes, deviations and waivers processes, non-conformities, etc ...
  • In a development phase/new product introduction, the SCQM will be a key support to the Development Responsible to bring key knowledge of industrial & manufacturing needs, constraints and supplier maturity, with the aim of ensuring industrial qualification maturity before serial phase
  • Performs an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of supplier overall situation and scope.
  • Manages relevant stakeholders in respect to their supplier, both internally (Programme line project team, technical authorities, engineering, Product Assurance, Supply Chain, …) & externally
  • Manages and performs some of the product assurance aspects with the supplier, such as non-conformity management process
• Assesses the Supplier capacity, capability & performance and identify the industrial risks
• Initiates and manages supplier performance improvement projects to set long term development targets
• Contributes to Assessment of suppliers during tendering phase and to the selection decision
• Lives the AIRBUS values and be a role model for Ethics and Compliance in day to day relationship with supplier

SKILLS

• Engineering degree in Electronic, Space/Aerospace or similar
• Experience in Supply Chain, Quality, Project management or Engineering
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High organizational and motivational skills
• Knowledge of Space Systems, satellite electronics, radar/ RF Payload and or manufacturing of payload equipment are a plus
• Business fluent in English; fluency in French, German or Spanish is a plus

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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.

The job holder must be able to accommodate a reasonable amount of travel for business needs (up to once or twice a month).

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Supplier Management <JF-SM-SR>

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