POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of Supply Chain is a senior leader accountable for the full procurement and supplier ecosystem — from strategic sourcing and supplier qualification through material planning, logistics, and delivery performance. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role leads a multi-functional team of buyers, material planners, and supplier development engineers. The Head of Supply Chain is a key executive partner on make/buy decisions, affordability initiatives, and program risk reviews, and is the primary interface with the supply base for strategic relationships.Leads end-to-end supply chain strategy, procurement, and supplier management to enable on-time, on-cost delivery across all aerospace programs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute enterprise supply chain strategy aligned to program schedules, affordability targets, and risk posture
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of buyers, planners, and supplier development engineers
• Own the supplier qualification and approved vendor list (AVL) strategy
• Drive strategic negotiations and long-term agreements with critical and sole-source suppliers
• Establish supply chain risk management processes for long-lead, sole-source, and ITAR-controlled items
• Represent supply chain in program reviews, EAC/ETC processes, and executive S&OP
• Partner with quality to enforce supplier flow-down requirements and manage SCARs
• Lead affordability and should-cost initiatives across the supply base
• Ensure full compliance with ITAR, EAR, and DFAR procurement requirements
• Define long0term sourcing, supplier segmentation, and cost0optimization strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and finance to ensure continuity of supply and accurate forecasting.
• Support business development with supply chain input on proposals and should-cost models

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and leadership on supply chain, compliance, and risk matters

• Help define and execute the company
  9s overall supply chain strategy in alignment with business goals
• Builds resilient, diversified supply chains proactively, not reactively
• Translates program requirements into supplier accountability structures
• Navigates competing priorities across cost, schedule, and technical risk
• Develops talent and succession depth within the organization
• Operates with integrity in supplier relationships andprocurement ethics

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Note: Level and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; M.S. or MBA preferred

• 12+ years of supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or adjacent regulated industry

• Demonstrated leadership of supply chain teams

• Experience owning procurement spend of at least $100M+/yr

• Deep knowledge of AS9100 supplier flow-downs, DFAR, and FAR compliance

• Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise

• CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification (APICS/ISM) strongly preferred

• Experience managing ITAR-controlled commodity categories and export licensing

• Executive-level communication and cross-functional influence skills

Functional Competencies

• Strong business judgment and ability to balance supply chain risk with commercial objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to operate in a fast0paced, evolving environment
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent influencing skills
• Strong project management discipline, highly organized, and takes ownership.
• Uses sound judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Strong agility and adaptability to integrate quickly into a small team.

Persona

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of Leadership, Innovation, and Teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the discretion to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones.