Head of Supply Chain

Overview

Head Of Supply Chain

Role Overview

Supply Chain Strategy & Ownership

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, sourcing, and supplier management
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with manufacturing and production requirements
• Ensure supply chain readiness for prototyping, testing, pre-series, and full production phases

Procurement Management

• Manage RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and purchase order execution
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance frameworks
• Monitor procurement timelines to ensure on-time delivery of materials and services
• Maintain complete and audit-ready procurement documentation

Supplier Management & Development

• Develop and manage an approved supplier base
• Evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and compliance
• Build long-term strategic relationships with key manufacturing suppliers
• Implement dual sourcing strategies for critical components
• Drive supplier capability development to meet production and quality requirements

Manufacturing & Industrial Sourcing

• Lead sourcing for critical and long-lead manufacturing components
• Drive early supplier involvement in collaboration with engineering teams
• Support make-or-buy decisions for production components
• Identify and mitigate supply risks affecting scalability and production continuity

Logistics & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with logistics teams for shipping, clearance, and delivery operations
• Align procurement planning with warehouse and inventory availability
• Ensure visibility and tracking of critical materials across supply chain stages

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams
• Act as the central coordination point for all procurement-related activities
• Ensure alignment between design requirements and supply chain execution

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, risks, and supplier status
• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and Delegation of Authority
• Maintain transparency and audit readiness across all supply chain activities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, UAV, or industrial environments is highly preferred

Skills

• Strong procurement and supplier management expertise
• Experience with ERP systems (Odoo or similar)
• Strong negotiation, planning, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex supply networks and industrial sourcing requirements
• Strong documentation and reporting capability

Why Join Us

• Lead supply chain strategy in a high-tech UAV and engineering environment
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on real production systems
• Opportunity to build and scale a supply chain function from a strategic level
• High-impact role with direct influence on operational success and product delivery