Supplier Development Manager

Airbus

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Newport Beach, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/24/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Supplier Development Manager is in charge of implementing Rec o very, 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. The individual will use a variety of Airbus and industry standardized tools and techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supplier Development Management:

70

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

Perform onsite inspection of Supplier Products

Be the Eyes, Ears and Voice of Airbus at Supplier facilities

Stakeholder Management:

20

Report regularly (weekly) and managing feedback to internal customers and stakeholders, this shall include supplier status and points for escalation

Support the improvement of internal Airbus processes

Special projects (may be cross-functional or cross-divisional)

Lead internal trainings and mentor colleagues

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned: 10

Special projects (may be cross-functional or cross-divisional)

Lead internal trainings and mentor colleagues

Qualified Experience / Skills /

Training:

Education:

A Bachelors' Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years in professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and/or Program Management

Must have demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred:

Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma

Practical Problem Solving

Lean methodologies

Transfers of Work between Production sites and/or to other countries

Capacity Assessments

Auditing

Supply Chain Operations

Industrial Capability and maturity assessments

Physical Requirements

Vision:

able to see and read computer screen

and other electronic equipment with screens,

able to read documents, reports and

engineering drawings.

Hearing:

able to hear to participate in

conversations in person and via

teleconference or phone and to hear sounds

on production floor including safety warnings

or alarms.

Speaking:

able to speak in conversations and

meetings, deliver information and participate

in communications.

Equipment Operation (personal computer,

telephone, copies, fax machine, and related

office equipment and using electronic

identification card to enter building floors and

internal doors): able to operate most office

and personal electronic equipment and some

tools including production tools such as

hydraulic lifts.

Carrying:

able to carry documents, tools,

drawings, electronic equipment up to

30lbs/14kgs.

Lifting:

able to lift documents, tools, drawings,

electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Pushing /

Pulling:

able to push and pull small

office furniture and some equipment and

tools.

Sitting:

able to sit for long periods of time in

Squatting /

Kneeling:

able to squat or kneel to

retrieve or replace items stored on low

shelving.

Standing:

able to stand for discussions in

offices or on production floor.

Travel:

able to travel independently and at

short notice.

Walking (include routine walking such as to a

shared printer to retrieve documents): able to

walk through office and production areas

including uneven surfaces.

Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to Administrative position only PPE required

Additional Physical Requirements

• The job content requires the ability to travel via car and airplane. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, carry luggage, and view computer monitor for long periods of time. Requires hearing and vision.

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 DS Geo Inc.

Employment Type:

US

•Direct Hire

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Supplier Management

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