Head of Supply Chain

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 long‑term sourcing, supplier segmentation, and cost‑optimization 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
• Responsibilities requires to be onsite, hybrid or remote is not an option.

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's 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 and procurement 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 fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent influencing skills
• Strong project management disci