Ernest Elong is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with extensive expertise in the aerospace industry. Currently serving as Procurement Manager at Airbus since July 2002, Ernest has successfully managed sourcing and supply management for A220 Aerostructures and global MRO services, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and cross-functional team leadership. Previous roles at Airbus include Project Manager for the Program Management Office, Supply Chain Manager overseeing Landing Gear Systems, and Customer Supply Chain Manager for Buyer Furnished Equipment management on various aircraft. Ernest's early career includes a position as Junior Procurement Manager at Fairchild-Dornier. Educational qualifications include an MBA from ESB Business School, a Master’s thesis in Aerospace Engineering from UC San Diego, and a Diplom Ingenieur from the University of Stuttgart, with ongoing doctoral studies in Business Administration at the University of Liverpool.
July, 2022 - present
March, 2014
March, 2010
February, 2008
March, 2006