Head of Supply Chain
Core
Leading end-to-end supply chain strategy, procurement, and supplier management for aerospace programs to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery.
Role type
Senior executive supply chain leader (Head of Supply Chain)
Builds
Resilient, diversified supply chains for commercial human spaceflight and orbital settlement infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain operations)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, ITAR/EAR/DFAR compliance, supplier negotiation, cost optimization, team leadership, risk management, should-cost modeling
Preferred skills
MBA, CPIM/CSCP/CPM certification, experience with AS9100 standards, managing $100M+ spend
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Define enterprise supply chain strategy, lead procurement team, manage supplier relationships and negotiations, enforce compliance with export controls, drive affordability initiatives, partner on make/buy decisions
Seniority
Executive (C-suite/VP level), strategic advisor to COO