Head of Material Program Management & Procurement
Core
Lead Materials Management & Procurement to ensure material availability, supply readiness, and procurement execution supporting production and business objectives.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Materials Program Management & Procurement
Builds
Production-ready material plans, Clear-to-Build (CTB) processes, and MRP execution for autonomous drone manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace/Robotics manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
MRP logic, BOM-driven material planning, inventory management, Clear-to-Build process design, purchase order management, shortage management, cross-functional stakeholder management, process scalability, data analysis, team leadership
Preferred skills
High-complexity manufacturing experience (aerospace, robotics, electronics), multi-level BOM management, ERP/MRP system implementation, NPI support, SQL/BI/Excel analytics, APICS/ASCM certification
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, SQL, BI tools, Excel
Responsibilities
Own Clear-to-Build (CTB) process and methodology development; Develop and improve MRP processes and operating discipline; Lead day-to-day procurement execution and buyer/planner performance management; Drive root-cause analysis of shortages and inventory health; Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Planning to align material availability with build schedules; Represent material readiness in S&OP/SIOP meetings; Support new product introductions with material planning and supplier readiness; Lead and develop a high-performing team of buyers and planners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
