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Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Airbus · Broughton, UK
Clearance Level
SC
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join our Broughton supply chain team as a Supply Chain & Quality Manager, where you will ensure the quality, integrity, and performance of critical suppliers for Cross Programme Assemblies.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate supplier capability and quality standards during tendering.
  • Manage operational performance and contract deliverables.
  • Identify industrial risks and build robust mitigation strategies.
  • Lead strategic performance improvement projects and report on KPIs.
  • Requires solid experience in procurement and supply chain/quality management.
  • Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

// Role Specification

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Join our Broughton supply chain team as a Supply Chain & Quality Manager—where your expertise will directly ensure the quality, integrity, and performance of critical suppliers for Cross Programme Assemblies.

How you will contribute to the team

  • Supplier Selection & Onboarding: Evaluate supplier capability and quality standards during tendering to inform contract decisions, while managing certifications and qualifications for New Product Introductions (NPI) and transfers of work (TOW).
  • Operational Performance & Contract Management: Act as the primary operational interface, driving end-to-end performance to consistently deliver on-time, on-quality, and cost targets.
  • Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify industrial risks, build robust mitigation strategies, and establish rapid short-term recovery plans when disruptions occur.
  • Continuous Improvement & Governance: Assess supplier capacity, lead strategic performance improvement projects, and report on operational KPIs using standard management tools.

About You

  • Solid experience in procurement activities
  • Background in supply chain and quality management
  • Strong analytical capability to assess supplier capacity and performance metrics.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Supplier Management <JF-SM-SR>