Sr. Manager Supply Chain & Logistics
Core
Own program-level supply chain performance for commercial aerospace programs, leading a team of buyers to drive strategic sourcing, supplier capacity management, and industrialization of build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement
Builds
Reusable launch vehicles, in-space systems, and advanced propulsion technologies for spaceflight programs.
Domain
Aerospace / Commercial Spaceflight / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Incorrect mapping in thought, correcting to: production hardware via supply chain)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation (FFP, LTAs), team leadership, supplier capacity planning, manufacturing readiness assessment (MRL), material estimating, ERP/MRP proficiency, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Spacecraft systems procurement, should-cost modeling, manufacturing industrialization, high-mix low-volume environment experience, senior leadership presentation
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of long-term agreements; mentor and develop a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers; assess and govern supplier Technical and Manufacturing Readiness Levels; drive industrialization of hardware from NPI to serial production; manage supplier capacity and tooling readiness; analyze material flow data to identify gaps and implement improvement strategies; communicate program status and risks to executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
