Supplier Development Manager (d/f/m)

In order to support the supplier management team, Airbus is looking for a Supplier Development Manager (d/f/m) in Hamburg.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement, flexible working hours, mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: on‑site company doctor, comprehensive health programmes, canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities where exchange, mutual support and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Main Responsibilities

• Secure Crisis/Recovery management at Airbus suppliers to protect our internal production site and ensure delivery sustainability.
• Apply appropriate methodologies to deliver Airbus Supplier Requirements and end‑to‑end supply chain development needs.
• Lead key Supplier Assessments (capacity and capability) to ensure ramp‑up readiness.
• Initiate and lead Supplier Development missions in the region, applying lean principles and tools to resolve issues and develop best practices.
• Develop trust and credibility with supplier leadership teams to diagnose weaknesses and deliver immediate solutions.
• Communicate effectively to the Senior Executive Committee internally and externally.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Deep industrial knowledge and experience in project management.
• Very good knowledge of production processes and interest in supply chain.
• Expertise in Lean tools and problem‑solving techniques.
• Gemba mindset.
• Autonomy, adaptability and assertiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Coaching experience.
• Lead assessor experience.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Willingness to travel within the German supply chain region up to 80% of the time at supplier sites.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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.