8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
Set supply strategy focusing on continuity, quality, cost, and scale-up.
Negotiate supplier agreements and manage trade-offs with engineering, program, and finance teams.
Reduce complexity in bill-of-materials and supplier count.
Oversee capital spending, new product introductions, and tariff exposure.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a new manufacturing campus for air-vehicle production.
Engagement in high-rate production processes.
Potential for equity in a defense-technology company.
Travel opportunities up to 30% for supplier engagement.
Full Job Description
Type: Direct hire, full-time • Base: $143,000-$190,000 + equity • Clearance: Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance • Travel: Up to 30%
VDS is recruiting a sourcing leader for a defense-technology company standing up high-rate production of an air-vehicle family at a new manufacturing campus. You will build and lead the team that secures every part the line needs.
What you'll do
Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
Set supply strategy for continuity, quality, cost and scale-up.
Negotiate supplier agreements and resolve trade-offs with engineering, program and finance.
Reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count.
Manage capital spend, new product introduction and tariff exposure.
What you bring
8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, including 5+ years leading people.
A bachelor's in supply chain, engineering or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
Clear communication from the shop floor to executives.
Nice to have
Defense, aerospace or automotive production experience.
