Supply Chain Operations Manager- Space

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Madrid, Spain
Attractive salary; benefits: vacation days + days-...
Hybrid
Manage contract execution and supplier performance
Coordinate recovery and improvement plans
Act as main interface with internal customers
Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Manager for its Madrid office to oversee supplier performance and coordinate operational activities. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering or business, along with experience in supply chain operations, ideally within the space sector

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will join the Supply Chain team to manage contract execution and ensure supplier On Quality, On Time, and On Cost performance.
  • You will act as the focal point for operational activities and coordinate with teams to implement recovery plans ensuring product delivery conforms to contracts.
  • Airbus offers attractive benefits including a hybrid working model, collective transport, health insurance, employee stock options, and free on-site canteen facilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Manager for its Madrid office to oversee supplier performance and coordinate operational activities. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering or business, along with experience in supply chain operations, ideally within the space sector.

Salary

Attractive salary; Benefits: Vacation days plus additional days-off; Collective transport service; Health insurance; Employee stock options; Retirement plan; Study grants; Free canteen; Kindergarten; Medical office

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage contract execution and supplier performance
  • Coordinate recovery and improvement plans
  • Act as main interface with internal customers
  • Identify industrial risks and propose mitigation
  • Provide consolidated forecasts to suppliers

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of SAP, EMS & SMIS systems
  • Master in Big Data or AI knowledge
  • Experience in Space program and Quality management
  • Excellent skills in relationship building
  • Negotiation level of English and Spanish

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field
  • 1–4 years of professional experience in a related role
  • Previous experience in Supply Chain operations considered
  • Previous experience in Space program and Quality management considered
  • Proven record of successful stakeholder management in matrix environment

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