An opportunity for a Supplier Development Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Supply Chain & Quality Management Team within Airbus Defence & Space.The department is responsible for ensuring end-to-end supply chain robustness, driving continuous improvement, and boosting supplier performance across a wide spectrum of technologies and industries (including aeronautics, astronautics, and defense).

Working in a highly dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international environment, you will lead field missions, support critical recovery plans, and partner with suppliers—from executive leadership down to the shop floor—to elevate supply chain maturity and safeguard operational performance.Define and execute Corrective, Improvement, and Development (CID) action plans, setting clear objectives with key internal stakeholders and supplier management.Deploy continuous improvement methodologies and quality tools (such as Lean, Six Sigma, 8D/PPS, APQP, pFMEA, SPC, and DMAIC) at supplier sites to improve process capability and build a strong quality mindset.Lead complex technical initiatives, including Transfer of Work (TOW) and New Product Implementation (NPI) projects, while mitigating future supply chain risks proactively.Provide operational recovery support during critical supplier performance issues to ensure delivery and quality targets are met.Manage cross-functional assessment teams and coordinate directly with global suppliers across all organizational levels, ensuring effective stakeholder alignment and change management.We are looking forward to knowing you:Education:



Engineering degree (Aeronautical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related technical discipline) or Business Management with a strong industrial background.Experience: Senior profile with at least 5 years of proven experience in Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Procurement within aeronautic sector.Languages: Advanced / Negotiation level in English (mandatory).

Knowledge of Spanish and/or German will be considered a distinct advantage.expertise in APQP tools (pFMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans), APICS fundamentals, and end-to-end project/supply chain management.Take a look at some of our social benefits:Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting work-life balance.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.Company:Airbus Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:Permanent-------Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Supplier Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.xsgfvud Wherever possible, we foster adaptable working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid