Supply Manager for Combat Spain Services & MRO

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Supply Management (SM) for Services & MRO has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space. The selected candidate will join the Supply Management Services (aftermarket) & MRO team within the Procurement area. This role is accountable within the assigned scope to ensure supplier’s deliveries (spares and repairs for A/C in Service) and to manage internal task force for customer protection. The scope is Combat (mainly Eurofighter) Spain In-Service Support and the SM is the key internal customer interface with the suppliers to ensure all our Customers’ demand are covered avoiding operational impact.

Are you motivated to contribute on the procurement operations of Services and MRO for Military A/C Programs?

Do you want to join a business in continuous growth in the aerospace sector?

Are you looking for a dynamic team & exciting environment with a wide range of different activities to be carried out?

Do you want to develop your leadership skills with suppliers, internal stakeholders & a team of subcontractors in a multi-national environment?

Then this role is what you are looking for!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Among other activities, the jobholder will:

• Act as focal point towards the suppliers for operational activities and contract management, and as ambassador of the supplier toward internal functions.
• Actively involved in the management of the material flows in order to ensure that outsourced and purchased products are delivered on time, quality and cost.
• Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of supplier overall situation and scope.
• Demand management and ordering.
• Missing parts management and implementation of recovery plan with Suppliers.
• Support to MRO and Retrofit activities and all in service task force needed (EF Plateau, Tiger Team, Maturity…).
• Support improvement and development plan in order to secure delivery of the products and services in conformity with the contracts.
• Provide consolidated forecast to suppliers.
• Non conformance management for containment (first closure) and support SCQM in root cause analysis.
• Export Control activities: export licence signature process, support Commodities to get export control classification declaration.
• Invoice management: ensure payment on time.
• Use of ordering cockpit as base to monitor supplier performance.

• Maintain a close communication and coordination with the operational teams at internal customer sites, to ensure the contribution of all relevant functions to the delivery of procured goods or services.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering degree, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Export Control, or Aircraft/Component Repair activities.
• Soft skills: Strong communication and negotiation capabilities, proactive risk anticipation and mitigation skills, and high adaptability in dynamic, multicultural team environments.
• Languages: Advanced/Negotiation level in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Proficiency in SAP (or equivalent ERP), MS Office, and Google Workspace tools.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience in the aviation aftermarket, military services, or defense procurement environments.

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, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as 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.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

#MYCYM

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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