Supply Chain Lead

Executive Recruiting Group

  • Greensboro, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking a Supply Chain Lead who will lead procurement activities for aircraft development and Develop and execute Supply Chain Management strategies to support the transition from R&D to production. Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreensboro, North Carolina

    Description

    Description

    We are seeking a Supply Chain Lead who will lead procurement activities for aircraft development and Develop and execute  Supply Chain Management strategies to support the transition from R&D to production. 

    Duties:

    • Lead and manage day-to-day procurement activities to support Proof of Concept

    aircraft development in close collaboration with engineering and project management team

                - Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, schedule, and quality

                - Manage supplier deliverables and parts deliveries in alignment with program schedules

                - Proactively mitigate project and business risks through close communication with project leadership

    • Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams

                - Monitor supplier milestones, deliverables, and risks, and drive timely issue resolution

                - Provide guidance and direction to suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives

    • Provide leadership and direction to SCM team members
    • Develop and implement Supply Chain and Procurement processes, tools, and governance to

    support program execution and organizational growth

    • Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies to support the transition from R&D to production
    • Define sourcing strategies aligned with prototype development and certification schedules
    • Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation strategies
    • Build and maintain a scalable and high-performing supplier ecosystem
    • Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities

                     



    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management
    • 10+ years’ professional experience in Aerospace Industry Procurement & Supply Chain
    • Experience in R&D or fundamental research program is preferred
    • Working experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
    • Ability to work with Engineering and Manufacturing design drawings and technical documents
    • Strong understanding of Aerospace Parts and FAA Conformity Requirements
    • Proficient with Computer based Systems and MS Office products

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