Global Supply Manager, Propulsion

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for propulsion systems supporting Mach platforms, including solid rocket motor systems, propellant manufacturing, propulsion structures, thermal protection…
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Propulsion Supply Chain Strategy, managing a specialized vendor base to optimize value, technical capability, production readiness, and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to address capability or capacity gaps, and establish preferred suppliers for assigned energetics categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Test, and Procurement to ensure timely sourcing, qualification, integration, and delivery of energetics systems aligned with program…
• Become technically fluent in the propulsion manufacturing processes, including propulsion system manufacturing, high-temperature materials and processes, propellant-related manufacturing, and qualification testing…
• Own initial demand planning and forecasting for propulsion systems and associated hardware across development, qualification, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and ramping production phases.
• Conduct comprehensive supply chain assessments to support material readiness through all production phases, including development, qualification, ramp-up, and sustainment.
• Develop sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and improve resilience for long-lead, specialized, and single-source energetics systems, propulsion hardware, and critical materials.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or equivalent. ( 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. )
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, with a focus on mechanical, aerospace hardware, advanced manufacturing, or other technically complex hardware categories. Previous experience with propulsion systems a plus.
• Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing strategy, and contract negotiation
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and demand planning processes
• Familiarity with defense industry compliance requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and NDAA a plus
• Ability to interpret complex BOMs and collaborate with engineering on design-for-procurement initiatives
• Experience operating in development, qualification, or production environments with rapidly evolving technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills