Supply Chain & Quality Manager - Cabin Seat (f/m/d), Hamburg

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Act as focal point towards the suppliers for operational activities and contract management, and as ambassador of the supplier toward internal functions..
• Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of the delivery and quality conformity of the product
• Implement recovery, improvement and development plan in order to secure delivery of the products and services in conformity covering quality, delivery.
• Coordinate the stakeholders involved in the supplier operations management and contribute to the corresponding Multi-Functional or Divisional Team (MFT) Manage/contribute to supplier On Quality On Time (OQOT) performance.
• Manage supplier quality Approval/Authorization, ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Managing suppliers’ quality recoveries and following-up of the quality actions plan of the suppliers via root cause analysis (RCA) 9S / PPS problem solving methodologies

Desired skills and qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Autonomy & Proactivity: High degree of autonomy, initiative, rigor, reactivity, and eagerness to learn
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional stakeholder management, effective team spirit, and working beyond functional boundaries
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills with the ability to resolve conflicts constructively
• Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation: Proven track record in solving quality problems, anticipating and mitigating risks, and managing uncertainty across complex scenarios

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: Engineering or other relevant technical degree. Professional Experience: At least 4 years of experience, ideally in Quality, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Production
• Domain Background: Industrial background—specifically in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality—is a strong plus. Experience in Cabin perimeter is highly appreciated
• Languages: Business/negotiation fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or German is an asset