Job Description
Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
Travel Required: Frequent travel within the UK and internationally
Location: Portsmouth (60% of the working week must be office based)
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Supplier Management
As a Supplier Quality Manager (SCQM), a member of a Multi Functional Team (MFT), you will be the primary interface with the nominated Supplier(s) and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and Airbus. You will be fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and delivering hardware to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements. You will build an open and trustful relationship with the suppliers' employees and management. You will also provide support to all aspects of the Supply Chain process for hardware and participate in schedule and cost improvement initiatives within Airbus and with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- International travel (approximately 1 week per month)
- Ensure quality and on‑time delivery of hardware from suppliers
- Day‑to‑day contact with the supplier and management of contract implementation (multi‑project, international); timely and accurate reporting to Project Supply Manager; facilitate appropriate technical interaction between project and supplier
- Acquire in‑depth knowledge of supplier leading to effective control and improvement of the supplier
- Identify risks and propose/agree and ensure implementation of mitigating actions
- Take quality responsibility for EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, TRB/SRB & DRB & management of NCR and RFW/D including chairing NRB; quality interface for MIP, EEE and M&P; provide support to quality audits and assessment as required
- Complete annual supplier evaluation (with appropriate support)
- Key member of the MFT representing procurement post contract signature, accountable for Supplier performance and Airbus procurement processes
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of Procurement / Engineering / Quality / Manufacturing
- Ability to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
- Strong communication skills including active listening and empathy
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to persuade, influence and convince
- Knowledge of procurement IT tools and APQP would be a benefit
- Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowerment, motivation and conflict management
- Negotiation level of English
Benefits
- Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more
- Work/life balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL; no core hours on Friday afternoons
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental / caregiving leave
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups covering Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity
Accessibility & Equality
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to the selection process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations or religious beliefs. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for any monetary exchange in the recruitment process.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
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