Supplier Development Manager

Airbus

Supplier Development Manager at Airbus leading supplier activities for on-time aircraft deliveries. Overseeing procurement and quality management with potential for significant travel.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be part of a team developing supplier activities and you will be involved in securing aircraft deliveries on-time, with perfect quality.
The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and supplying to the overall competitiveness of the company.
Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.
This position is mission-based and you will travel weekly to Airbus suppliers & their subtiers. The missions range from short-term (a few days conducting an assessment) to long-term (months spent solving complex supply chain or quality management issues).

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelors' Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of eight (8) years in professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Program Management
Must have demonstrable experience applying quality management tools/techniques
Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma
Practical Problem Solving
Lean methodologies
Transfers of Work between Production sites and/or to other countries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria