Supply Management Leader - Level: Vice President, Director, or Senior Manager; commensurate wit

Supply Management Leader

Location:
Fargo, North Dakota (On-site)

Level: Vice President, Director, or Senior Manager (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

Gro Wings Robotx North America is seeking a Supply Management Leader to establish and lead the company's global supply management function from North America, supporting the commercialization and future production of Gro Wings' autonomous aerial crop protection system.

This role will lead all aspects of supply management, including strategy, supplier development, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing readiness, supplier performance, and related business processes. The position will partner closely with executive leadership, the Israel-based development team, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders to establish a scalable, resilient supply management organization capable of supporting commercialization, future production growth, and the establishment of U.S. manufacturing operations.

This is a unique opportunity to build the supply management organization for an innovative agricultural technology company as it prepares for commercialization and the establishment of U.S. manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the company's global supply management organization from North America, developing the strategies, processes, and supplier relationships that will support commercialization, future production growth, and U.S. manufacturing.
• Develop and execute the company's supply management strategy, aligning sourcing, procurement, and supplier capabilities with product development and manufacturing objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage strategic supplier partnerships.
• Partner closely with the Israel-based development team and North American leadership to support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and cost optimization.
• Develop scalable supply management processes, policies, and performance metrics that support long-term business growth.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to successfully commercialize Gro Wings' autonomous aerial crop protection system.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the growth and success of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in supply management, sourcing, procurement, supplier development, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines, commensurate with the level of the position (Senior Manager, Director, or Vice President).
• Proven experience developing and executing supply management strategies, including strategic supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, including capability, quality systems, capacity, cost, and financial evaluations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production readiness, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, product development, and executive leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in aerospace, aviation, unmanned systems (UAS/UAV), robotics, autonomous systems, or other advanced manufacturing…