Combat Program Supply Chain Lead

## Combat Program Supply ManagerApplylocations: Getafe Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10419381****Job Description:****An opportunity for a **Combat Program Supply Manager** has arisen within **Airbus Defence and Space,** Getafe (Madrid). This role is responsible for the overall Supply Chain Management within combat programs, ensuring efficient and strategic procurement and supplier relationships.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Lead and execute bid management activities for combat program supply contracts, including proposal preparation and negotiation strategy development.* Manage the end-to-end supply chain for assigned combat programs, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.* Develop and implement strategic procurement plans, identifying and onboarding key suppliers for combat program components and services.* Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective supplier management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.* Drive negotiation processes with suppliers to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing agreements.* Oversee program and project management aspects related to supply chain activities within combat programs.* Facilitate transnational management and leadership, coordinating with international stakeholders and teams to optimize global supply chains.* Communicate effectively across internal departments and with external partners, ensuring clear understanding of supply chain requirements and progress.* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to combat programs, developing contingency plans as needed.**SKILLS**Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:* **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred); alternative degrees will be considered.* **Experience:** 3-5 years of experience in Bid Management, preferably within a defense or aerospace context.* **Soft skills**:* Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.* Demonstrated expertise in Negotiation strategies and execution.* Ability to operate effectively within a Transnational Management & Leadership framework.* **Languages:** Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.* **Technical knowledge**:* Strong background in Program and Project Management methodologies.* In-depth knowledge of Strategic procurement principles and practices.* Extensive experience in Supplier Management, including performance evaluation and relationship building.* **Valuable / Nice to have:** German would be an advantage.**WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?**At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:* Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.* Attractive salary.* Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.* Collective transport service in some sites.* Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.* On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.* Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.* Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.* Special rates in products & benefits.#MYCYMThis 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 SAU**Employment Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Sourcing, Buying and Ordering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr