Build and lead a product sourcing engineering and subcontract management team for high-rate air-vehicle production. Establish supply strategies for continuity, quality, cost, and scale; negotiate supplier agreements; resolve cross-functional trade-offs; reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count; and manage capital spending, new product introduction, and tariff exposure.
Type: Direct hire, full-time · Base: $143,000–$190,000 + equity · Clearance: Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance · Travel: Up to 30%
VDS is recruiting a sourcing leader for a defense-technology company standing up high-rate production of an air-vehicle family at a new manufacturing campus. You will build and lead the team that secures every part the line needs.
What you'll do
- Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
- Set supply strategy for continuity, quality, cost and scale-up.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and resolve trade-offs with engineering, program and finance.
- Reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count.
- Manage capital spend, new product introduction and tariff exposure.
What you bring
- 8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, including 5+ years leading people.
- A bachelor's in supply chain, engineering or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
- Clear communication from the shop floor to executives.
Nice to have
- Defense, aerospace or automotive production experience.
- Leading large teams while staying hands-on.
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