Job Description: In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible with 40h / week as our new Supplier-Development Manager (d/f/m) The location Donauwörth and our department: At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield. The transversal team of Supplier Development Managers (SDM) provides expert support directly at Airbus Helicopters suppliers site to improve the performance and maturity of their operations. Your tasks and responsibilities Carrying out recovery, improvement and maturity missions at critical suppliers (especially for military) using best practice standards/tools (LoB, Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, CCP). Ensuring that the supplier relationship is established/improved in a sustainable manner, including at the supplier management level Holistic and sustainable development of suppliers from the development phase to the series and support phase Structured reporting (score card/8D) to internal customers/stakeholders. Carrying out assessments in accordance with Airbus Group standards : capacity (CCP/CMA), ramp-up readiness, maturity (Aero Excellence) Independent crisis intervention and recovery missions at suppliers to ensure sustainable parts availability/delivery quality Commissioning via SLA with clear recovery targets (OTD, OTQ, missing parts) Defining action plans within the framework of SQIP (end-to-end process) Support with relocations (various production sites, cross-border): risk analysis, action plan, tracking of actions Training/coaching of supply chain actors with regard to APQP/quality core tools, assessments Participation in the Aeroexcellence expert pool (SCE A Deutschland GmbH) Desired skills and qualifications Degree in supply chain, aerospace or similar At least 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or similar Knowledge of project, s upplier and crisis management Experience in o perations management ( MRP, APICS/CPIM certification ) and APQP Experience in relocating work between production sites and/or to other countries, as well as support with capacity assessments Very good leadership, communication and conflict management skills Assertiveness and diplomacy International experience and ability to work in a (transversal) team Willingness to travel (approx. 60-80% of the work takes place at the supplier's premises) Business fluent in English ; fluent in German ; French is an advantage Knowledge of Industrial suitability and maturity tests is an advantage Proficiency in IT solutions (e.g. SAP, Excel, etc.) Your benefits Exciting tasks on unique products and services A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market Good connection to public transportation Compatibility of family and career (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off) Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Take your career to a new level and apply now online with your relevant documents in pdf Format (CV, short cover letter and certification for highest degree)! Please submit your application documents in English. 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 HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job 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. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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