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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management


• 10+ years’ professional experience in Aerospace Industry Procurement & Supply Chain


• Experience in R&D or fundamental research program is preferred


• Working experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System


• Ability to work with Engineering and Manufacturing design drawings and technical documents


• Strong understanding of Aerospace Parts and FAA Conformity Requirements


• Proficient with Computer based Systems and MS Office products