Airbus - Supply Chain Leader - Airbus On-site at Rolls-Royce in Chester

Airbus - Supply Chain Leader - Airbus On-site at Rolls-Royce

Employer: Airbus Operations Limited

Location: Chester

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Specialist Area: Supply Chain

Sector: Transport & Distribution

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Description

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

LOCATION: Derby, UK

TYPE: Full time, based on site at Rolls-Royce, Derby

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

Family and Caregiving

• Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site

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?

We are looking for a Supply Chain Leader for the Procurement Operations team based in Derby (UK) at Rolls-Royce, reporting operationally and functionally to the Head of Airbus On-Site Rolls Royce. The role works closely with high level stakeholders onsite in Derby, ensuring you implement recovery, improvement, and development plans to secure delivery of the products and services in conformity with the contract.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Act as interface with suppliers for operational activities
• Assess suppliers during tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision
• Manage/contribute to supply chain & quality aspects of the contract, being responsible for on-time, on-Quality performance
• Manage supplier quality approval and ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor or support new product introduction, ToW, changes, to ensure industrial qualification maturity before serial phase
• Assess the supplier capacity, capability & performance and contribute to the supplier development

ABOUT YOU

Experienced with supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier development is required. This role is a great development opportunity for those seeking to work closely with suppliers, with direct shop floor access, autonomy in your role, and the opportunity to manage and influence high-level stakeholder relations.

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 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. 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 Details

• Company: Airbus Operations Limited
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Supplier Management

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