Lead Procurement In-House Engine development
Core
Lead procurement strategy and supplier delivery for The Exploration Company's internally developed aerospace engines (Scirocco, Storm) and future programs, translating engineering requirements into sourcing plans and contracts.
Role type
Lead In-house Development Procurement
Builds
Procurement capability and supplier networks for aerospace propulsion development and testing
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Engineering (via careerplan.io/jobs/78223c19-1b0f-4855-9629-32f151aecbd2-lead-procurement-in-house-engine-development-at-the-exploration-company)
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, risk assessment, team leadership, technical requirements translation
Preferred skills
Experience with engine or propulsion system development, transition from prototype to production
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define sourcing strategies for development hardware and components; lead major negotiations and contract execution; monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans; allocate team capacity according to program milestones; lead and develop subordinate procurement roles; coordinate test hardware requirements with engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership