Supplier Development Manager
Airbus
- Location
- Bangalore Area
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
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Job Description
Detailed Job Description The job holder will act as a change agent and is expected to deploy best practices across industries into the Airbus supply chain. This position is very dynamic and the expectation from the candidate is to demonstrate an agile mindset. The job holder normally is assigned to projects ranging from low to high complexity. Major assignments include: Transfer of Work (ToW - project management). Lead/Support ToW projects by implementing a standard methodology for new product introduction ensuring that at entry into the industrialisation phase the manufacturing process is capable in terms of Quality, On Time Delivery, and Capacity for current and planned Aircraft build rates. Recovery missions (tactical/time-bound related to delivery & quality performance) Industrial Maturity- To increase the industrial maturity of suppliers/partners. Such projects/missions will be 360 degree in nature i.e. including quality, supply chain, production mgt, subtier mgt. Etc. Assessments/ Audits - Lead/support industrial assessments or product audits as per internal customer requirements. To successfully lead the Business change in the co.s Supply Chain at Suppliers and co.s interface by: Establishing the most accurate & value-added diagnoses of a Supply Chain Proposing a ‘Single Voice’ approach to the supply base, Ensuring the co. Procurement strategy & policy is well implemented by Suppliers Drive KPI’s implementation Closing the gap between current Supply Chain performance and co. targets. Ensure that Supplier’s process and procedures satisfy the Quality standards (Qualification,…) & statutory bodies/authorities (eg EASA/ IAQG…). Major problems to be solved in the position Provide robust continuous improvement in the global supply chain to secure sustained performance and mitigate supply chain risks within the following areas. Supply Chain performance – QCD New Product introduction / Product transfer. Rate ramp up. Educational Qualifications: BE/B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering. MBA not required Certification from recognised bodies such as ASQ / APICS. Six-Sigma - ASQ Supply Chain Mgt. - APICS Behavioral/Soft skills: Pragmatic, Persuasive, Cultural awareness, Tenacity Open to change and strong team player Process and bottom line oriented Customer focused Self driven Ability to work in ambiguity Excellent influencing skills / Ability to conduct in front of CXO’s / Sr. Leadership Shared Values (not limited to) Transparency Trust Decisiveness and accountability Speak-up 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 India Private Limited 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. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.