Head of Global Strategic Sourcing
Core
Architect and lead the global sourcing strategy for a world-class autonomous drone delivery system, managing the entire direct supply base for production components.
Role type
Executive Head of Global Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Autonomous aircraft and logistics systems for global medical and retail supply delivery
Domain
Aerospace robotics and autonomous logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Global strategic sourcing, executive negotiations, supply chain risk management, supplier ecosystem building, cost competitiveness, contract management, organizational leadership, should-cost analysis, capacity planning
Preferred skills
Vertical integration strategy, technology investments, supply chain transformation, executive reporting, first-principles thinking
Technologies
Autonomous logistics systems, drone delivery platforms
Responsibilities
Define and execute global sourcing strategy across all commodities; lead and mentor the Global Supply Management organization; own executive relationships with strategic global suppliers; negotiate complex high-value global supply agreements; establish sourcing governance processes; drive enterprise-wide supplier performance; develop supply risk management strategies; identify opportunities for vertical integration and partnerships; build executive reporting metrics; represent Supply Chain leadership in executive reviews.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite level