Head of Electrical Strategic Supply Chain
Core
Architecting and executing global sourcing strategy for electrical commodities to secure mission-critical hardware components for defense systems.
Role type
Director-level strategic supply chain leader
Builds
Resilient, scalable supply chain for advanced defense hardware
Domain
Defense technology / Electrical & Electronics supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global commodity management, team building and scaling, executive supplier relationship management, cross-functional engineering alignment, high-stakes commercial negotiation, supply chain risk mitigation, cost architecture and TCO modeling
Preferred skills
Electrical engineering background, defense/aerospace/high-tech industry experience, TCO analysis expertise, strategic roadmap development, cross-functional influence
Technologies
Lattice OS, semiconductor components, wire harnesses, PCBAs, connectors, passive/active discrete components
Responsibilities
Develop global commodity strategies for semiconductors, wire harnesses, and components; lead and mentor a global team of sourcing professionals; manage Tier 1 supplier relationships and joint development agreements; partner with engineering to drive Design for Supply Chain (DfSC); negotiate master service agreements and long-term supply contracts; identify and mitigate geopolitical and capacity risks; model total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-costs; conduct strategic reviews with C-suite leadership
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight