Supplier Development Manager

AIRBUS

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 21/06/2025

Job Description

Job Description:

Professional skills / Technical knowledge:

Candidates with 7 to 12 years of work experience in Aerospace & defense, Automotive/ Automobile manufacturing companies (except pharmaceutical). Potential candidate profile shall focus on QA (Quality Assurance) experience with excellent knowledge on Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, VSM (Value stream mapping), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis).   

  • This job demands a good understanding of best practices in Quality, Production Mgt, Supply Chain Management. 

  • Good understanding and knowhow of all elements of lean manufacturing or good understanding and know of 6 Sigma

  • Good practical understanding of project management and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

  • Practical understanding of Risk management / proactive approach. 

  • To operate with a high degree of independence whilst working within the supply chain.

  • Good in digital skills, creation of dashboards(Google Sheets, G Studio, Excel etc.)

  • Good communication skills to influence decision making with suppliers/internal customers

  • Outstanding Program Management Skills

  • International /multi functional team experience

  • Excellent command on “Root cause analysis” and countermeasures.

Must have skills: 

Lean-Six Sigma / Lean Expert professional
Six Sigma-Green Belt / Black Belt.
Excellent command on Value Stream Mapping.
Problem Solving Techniques - 5 Why Analysis, Ishikawa Analysis, 8D/9S etc. 

Experience in product/process audits - internal or external exposure. 

Run at Rate / PPAP

APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

Accountabilities / Major End Results

The jobholder increases Supply Chain efficiency & overall customer satisfaction thanks to Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) driven by measurable & agreed co. QCD targets:

  • To improve quality level and reliability. 

  • To achieve top level delivery performances,

  • To improve significantly supplier’s productivity & global cost,

  • To reduce production & administrative flows and delivery lead-times.

  • Contributes to improved company internal & external Procurement processes

  • Contribute to extended Supply Chain integration

  • Ensure application of harmonized best practices

  • Manage Supply Chain improvement and value creation projects, and organize synergies

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 India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Supplier Management <JF-SM-SR>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

About Company

Airbus is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in civil and military aviation, space exploration, and defense technologies. The company’s products include commercial aircraft, satellites, and defense systems, and it is known for driving innovation in aviation and space travel.

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