Supply Chain Lead

Supply Chain Lead

We are seeking a Supply Chain Lead who will lead procurement activities for aircraft development and develop and execute Supply Chain Management strategies to support the transition from R&D to production.

Duties:

• Lead and manage day-to-day procurement activities to support Proof of Concept aircraft development in close collaboration with engineering and project management team
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, schedule, and quality
• Manage supplier deliverables and parts deliveries in alignment with program schedules
• Proactively mitigate project and business risks through close communication with project leadership
• Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams
• Monitor supplier milestones, deliverables, and risks, and drive timely issue resolution
• Provide guidance and direction to suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to SCM team members
• Develop and implement Supply Chain and Procurement processes, tools, and governance to support program execution and organizational growth
• Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies to support the transition from R&D to production
• Define sourcing strategies aligned with prototype development and certification schedules
• Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain a scalable and high-performing supplier ecosystem
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities