Lead Supply Officer m/f A220 engine pylon

Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Lead Supply Officer (m/f) to join our Supply Chain & Quality Department for the A220 based in Toulouse, France (St Eloi Plant).

Be a part of a high-impact project team! This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the critical industrial transfer of the A220 engine pylon manufacturing to St Eloi plan in France. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain Operations for Engine Pylons team, driving the supply of detailed parts, material, standard/specified items in a complex, multicultural environment.

Your mission is to manage supplier relationships and the procurement of materials, ensuring the on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery of parts to our assembly lines.

🎯 Your Challenges

The responsibilities for this role are focused on operational excellence, international coordination, and proactive performance management.

1. Procurement & Order Management

• Place and manage Purchase Orders (POs) according to the Purchase Request on behalf of the commodity.
  
• Manage inventory and order management communicated to our suppliers.
  
• Actively manage material flows to ensure outsourced and purchased products meet targets.
  

2. Operational Performance Leadership

• Lead the first-level response for corrective and preventive actions when delivery targets are at risk.
  
• Monitor supplier performance and manage short, medium, and long-term operational action plans (e.g., catching up on deadlines, improving logistics flows).
  
• Ensure daily monitoring and reporting of supply chain performances.
  

3. Stakeholder & International Management

• Manage the relationship with international suppliers on all operational aspects: order book, reception, invoicing disputes, etc.
  
• Navigate and coordinate across a complex international network, including - not limited - US suppliers, Canadian customers, and European production teams.
  
• Ensure strong internal coordination by acting as an interface across all involved departments within the project team.
  
• Develop cross-functional team working to drive alignment.
  

4. Change Leadership

• Understand the human aspect of change to effectively support teams in implementing new ways of working and processes required for the transfer.
  

🥇 As the Lead Supply Officer, you will also:

• Coordinate the overall team activity.
  
• Act as the 1st level of escalation for the A220 Pylon supply chain issues.
  
• Serve as the primary advisor for portfolio parameters.
  

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.

Your Boarding Pass (Required Skills)

• You are fluent in English (proficient in speaking, reading, and writing).
  
• You are a proactive self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, a dynamic team player who wants to perform in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  
• You are comfortable with IT and office tools, particularly the Google Suite.
  
• You have previous experience working with an ERP system (SAP) and an appetite to try new software and ways of working.
  

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 SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Supplier Management

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