Head of Supply Chain

Job Post Summary

Our Client is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead supply chain strategy and execution for advanced spacecraft systems. This hands on leadership role will oversee supplier strategy, procurement, long lead planning, and hardware readiness across multiple programs. The position will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support rapid development and reliable delivery of mission critical hardware. The ideal candidate brings significant aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, robotics, or other high reliability hardware experience and has successfully managed complex suppliers and prototype to production programs.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Own supply chain strategy across spacecraft hardware and products

• Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, negotiation, and vendor management

• Drive procurement and long lead planning to support aggressive development schedules

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability, scalability, and hardware readiness

• Identify and mitigate supplier, production, material, and schedule risks before they impact program execution

• Establish and improve processes for purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and production planning

• Coordinate material availability to support manufacturing, integration, and testing activities

• Build and lead the supply chain organization as programs and production scale

• Serve as the primary operational authority for supply chain planning and execution across programs

Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field

• 8 or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, robotics, or another high reliability hardware environment

• Demonstrated experience managing complex suppliers, procurement activities, and hardware delivery schedules

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, production planning, and hardware lifecycle management

• Experience supporting rapid development programs and prototype to production transitions

• Proven ability to work cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams

• Experience operating in fast paced, high accountability environments

• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems, purchasing workflows, and inventory management practices

• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and execution skills

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, traceability requirements, DFARS, and ITAR environments preferred

• Ability to obtain or maintain a high level security clearance preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead supply chain strategy for advanced spacecraft programs

• Direct involvement in the development and delivery of mission critical hardware

• High impact leadership position with significant ownership over operational execution

• Opportunity to build and scale supply chain processes and teams as the organization grows

Additional Information

This is a fully onsite position with no remote or hybrid arrangement.

The role supports the development of autonomous spacecraft systems for national security applications and requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, integration, and program teams.