Job Description: Airbus Operations in Bremen is looking for a Lead Supply Chain Quality Manager: Aircraft wing movables (d/f/m) As the Lead Supply Chain Quality Manager (LSCQM) with the special role “Supply Chain Quality Sub-MFT Representative”, you will be a core member of the Procurement team. Within this Market Segment (also called MFT), you are the Supply Chain Quality Representative to the sub-MFT “Leading Edge Devices” which are parts of the wing of an aircraft. This is a strategic, cross-program, and cross-supplier position. Reporting directly to the Head of Wing Movables, you will act as functional leader to the operational LSCQMs and Supply Chain Quality Managers (team size: ~7-8) to ensure the long-term health and performance of the entire sub-MFT. You will participate in the monthly Sub-MFT and represent the Head of Wing Movables in that multi-functional environment. Your role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leading strategic initiatives and orchestrating the sub-MFT´s success by focusing on proactive management and forward-looking strategy. Your location Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast. Your benefits Attractive salary and special payments 30 days paid vacation Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout) Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard Your tasks and responsibilities Supplier Performance Management : synthesizing performance data from all suppliers to create a holistic view of the sub-MFT´s health, identifying overall trends, risks, and opportunities Quality Management & Incident Response: leading the high-level response to major cross-supplier incidents Leading strategic, cross-supplier, and cross-program initiatives & RFPs. You will validate Call for Tender (CFT) inputs and provide the final Supply Chain & Quality (SCQ) rating for supplier selection Long-term supplier development and responsible for defining the Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIPs) across the sub-MFT Strategic definition, planning and reporting of audits and assessments at the sub-MFT level. You will also be consulted on their execution to ensure strategic goals are met Synthesizing rate management data from all suppliers to identify overarching risks and opportunities and to address complex scenarios.You are consulted by the team who manage the supplier ramp-up at supplier level Risk & Operations Management: assessing the overall sub-MFT risks and opportunities, ensuring that the supply base is resilient and prepared for challenges Sub-MFT team internal governance: collaborate with the other two functional team leaders (also LSCQM, SCQ Sub-MFT Representatives), in order to align ways of working and set-up the team governance Desired skills and qualifications Degree in Engineering or similar discipline with technical expertise A strong understanding of supply chain and quality management principles, including industrial processes and de-risking methodologies Proven leadership skills, Strategic Mindset Problem-Solving E xpertise in managing high-level, cross-supplier incidents and implementing systemic corrective actions Excellent communication skills - act as a bridge between operational and strategic teams English fluent, German and French are a plus Ability to travel A solid background in the relevant product group (Aerostructure) is desirable Knowledge of metallic & composites manufacturing technologies (as well from other sectors) is a plus Not a 100% match? 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