Supply Officer Group Leader

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

LOCATION: Filton (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, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan,Airbus Leadership University 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

• 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 (#ZEROe) tocleaning up space,sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

As the critical link between global suppliers and Airbus production sites, our team ensures the seamless delivery of essential systems like landing gears and fuel equipment. Based in Bristol, you will lead a high-impact group of Supply Officers, directly influencing the manufacturing schedules of the world’s leading aircraft.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Act as the primary point of escalation for both internal customers and suppliers to resolve critical delivery issues.

• Summarize and present operational status and critical escalations to PIEO management.

• Validate team working hours and vacation schedules under delegated authority from the Head of Department.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply management activities.

• Prepare specific operational instructions and drumbeat group routines to ensure progress and effectiveness.

• Support the transformation of team processes to enhance agility and operational resilience.

• Display active leadership and coaching behaviors to mentor Supply Officers and contribute to employee training.

• Assist the Head of Department in resource deployment, workload balancing, and the recruitment of new team members.

• Approve manual orders and price changes for repair Purchase Orders (UK only).

ABOUT YOU

• A relevant degree in Supply Chain or Quality, or equivalent professional experience.

• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, or General Engineering.

• Industrial experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate fast-changing environments autonomously.

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 Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

-------

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Supplier Management

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 emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.