Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)

Job Description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
  

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop , lunchtime pilates
  

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
  

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
  

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?

As a SCQM, a member of an Multi Functional Team (MFT), you will be the primary interface with the nominated Supplier(s) and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and Airbus.

You will be fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and deliver hardware to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements.

You will build an open and trustful relationship with the suppliers' employees and management.

You will also provide support to all aspects of the Supply Chain process for hardware and participate in schedule and cost improvement initiatives within Airbus and with suppliers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• International travel (Approximately 1 week/month)
  
• On Quality On Time delivery of hardware from suppliers
  
• Day-to-day contact with the supplier and management of contract implementation (multi-project, international); timely and accurate reporting to Project Supply Manager; facilitate appropriate technical interaction between project and supplier
  
• Acquiring in-depth knowledge of supplier leading to effective control and improvement of the supplier
  
• Identifying risks and proposing/agreeing and ensuring implementation of mitigating actions
  
• Quality responsibility for Equipment Qualification Status Review (EQSR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Test Review Board/Shipment Review Board (TRB/SRB) & Design Review Board (DRB). Management of Non Conformity Reports (NCR) and Request For Waiver/Deviation (RFW/D) and chairing of Non Conformance Report Board’s. (NRB) Quality interface for Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIP), Electrical Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Material & Process (M&P). Providing support to quality audits and Assessment as required.
  
• Completion of annual supplier evaluation (with appropriate support)
  
• Key member of the Multi Functional Team (MFT) representing procurement post contract signature, accountable of Supplier performance and Airbus procurement processes
  

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
  
• A least 5 years of experience in activities which have allowed you to acquire sound skills and knowledge of: Procurement / Engineering / Quality/ Manufacturing.
  
• Ability to anticipate, assess and mitigate risks
  
• Strong communication skills including active listening and empathy
  
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince
  
• Procurement IT tool knowledge and APQP knowledge would be a benefit
  
• Excellent skills in relationship building, team building, empowering, motivating others and conflict management
  
• Negotiation level of English
  

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

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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 Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Supplier Management

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