Supply Chain and Procurement Manager
Core
Build and operate the US supply chain and procurement function from scratch for a defense AI hardware company, managing the end-to-end buying process, supplier base, and compliance posture.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Manager (Build & Operate)
Builds
Defense-grade hardware (electronics, semiconductors, machined parts) and prototypes for US government contracts
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / High-Tech Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier qualification and negotiation, MRP/ERP management, export control compliance (ITAR/EAR/DFARS), risk management, BOM management, team building
Preferred skills
Experience with high-performance AI compute, shortage resolution, CMMC familiarity
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, Arena, Duro
Responsibilities
Design and execute supplier strategy and sourcing playbooks, manage end-to-end purchasing and shortage resolution, ensure compliance with NDAA/ITAR/EAR/DFARS, synchronize production schedules with buy plans, manage risk and buffer strategies, build and mentor the procurement team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC building a function
