# Supply Chain Lead

> Executive Recruiting Group · Greensboro, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-18

**Salary:** USD 100,000–145,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## 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

## Apply

[Apply at Executive Recruiting Group](https://apply.workable.com/erg-recruiting/j/CF38E23A3B/apply)

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