Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Supply Chain Management

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

Main Activities

- Creation of needs forecast (AHE demand) and purchase orders.

- Monitors the supply Line of Balance (AHE demand vs Supplier capacity) so that, in case of miss coverage / deviations, involves and coordinates the various stakeholders (Supplier, Supply Officer, SCQM, Work Preparation), ensuring that the root causes are identified and the mitigation and/or recovery actions are defined, drum beating for its accomplishment in due time.

- Punctually reports to internal customers the miss coverage and relevant associated information like root causes, actions in place and its status, stakeholders, A/Cs impacted, recovery forecast / DDs, short term criticality, etc.

- Purchase Orders follow-up (collaboration with supplier) until the material is available in free stock.

- Encourages the various stakeholders for suppliers' development and strengthen the industrial maturity to anticipate and resolve structural supplier issues and to prepare production ramp-ups.

- Drives supplier Capacity Assessment ahead of new contracts, demand updates or supplier production disruptions.

- Fosters and coordinates the periodical follow up meetings with suppliers, as well as on site missions when necessary to ensure the right level of understanding of supplier´s processes and capacities for required steering and control. Participates in the missions when the supply is critical.

- Single point of contact for supply chain related issues within the corresponding Commodity: as an Internal Supplier towards Production Lines and as a Customer when supply chain management is outsourced, either internally to AH Procurement Operation or externally to a subcontractor.

- Arranges and leads the management follow up routines with outsourced supply chain management interfaces.

- Exchanges with supplier on Supplier´s Performance for continuous improvement plans.

- Monitors and drum beats the actions related to supplier Non Conformities (incl. NCDA / SRFD) when the material availability is short term jeopardized so that the coverage is not ensured, thus the continuity of the workshop operations.

- Ensures the escalation process is triggered for critical topics and correctly addressed in both axis, expertise area (SO, SCQM, Logistics, Engineering, M&T, etc) and hierarchy / management.

- Ensures the adherence to supply chain management standards (processes/methods/tools/KPIs).

- Actively supports the supply chain digital transformation, contributing innovation initiatives.

- Preserves the safety stock constitution and ensures the right system parametrization.

- Actively pursues the understanding and manages the customer expectations and priorities, aiming for the best deal for AHE during negotiation, considering the supplier constraints and customer expectations.

- Keeps truthful communication with the suppliers and with all the stakeholders.

Professional Experience

2-3 years' experience in aeronautical supply chain: Supply Officer, Supply Chain Quality Manager, Suppliers Development

2-3 years' experience in aeronautical industrial operations (production / work preparation)

Competencies

Engineering Degree

Negotiation skills

Sound knowledge in logistics and supply chain processes

Technical knowledge on manufacturing processes and technologies

Soft Skills

Reliable in business and firm in Ethics and Compliance behavior.

Open mindset to work in an international environment.

Proactive as a Multifunctional Team actor.

Focused on problem solving.

Good on communication.

Well organized and conscious on time value.

Ready to foster changes and adapt to them.

Resilient.

IT Tools

SAP user / knowledge (material mgmt.).

Excel advanced user.

GSuite (Gmail, GSheets, etc).

Languages

Spanish negotiation level

English negotiation level

French is a value

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 España, SA

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Supplier Management

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