Head of Supply Chain

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly capable Head of Supply Chain to own sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and bill of materials execution across the company.

This is a hands-on role at a fast-moving aerospace hardware startup where supply chain is tightly integrated with engineering execution. You’ll work closely with engineers to manage BOMs, track part effectivity and configuration changes, drive make-vs-buy decisions, coordinate suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and ensure critical hardware arrives on time.

You will become the central source of truth for where parts are coming from, what they cost, what their lead times are, and what risks exist across the supply chain. The right person is extremely organized, detail-oriented, technically literate, and operates with a high level of urgency and ownership.

This role is best suited for someone who has worked in a small, rapidly moving R&D or hardware startup environment where priorities shift quickly and execution speed matters.

What You'll Do

• Own procurement, sourcing, and supply chain execution across hardware programs
• Maintain and manage bill of materials (BOM) tracking, configuration status, and part effectivity
• Work closely with engineering teams to support design iteration, sourcing strategy, and make-vs-buy decisions
• Develop and manage supplier relationships across machining, fabrication, electronics, raw materials, and other hardware vendors
• Source components and manufacturing partners while securing competitive pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Track the status, cost, availability, and risk profile of sourced hardware across all programs
• Coordinate RFQs, purchase orders, vendor communication, and procurement workflows
• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and proactively drive mitigation plans
• Build operational systems and processes to improve procurement speed, traceability, and reliability
• Support rapid prototyping and fast-turn hardware development environments where priorities evolve quickly

Skills We're Hiring For

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, supply chain, operations, business).
• 6+ years owning the supply chain or strategic sourcing function for a hardware system.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex BOMs and track rapidly evolving hardware configurations
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Experience working closely with engineering teams in fast-paced hardware development environments
• Ability to operate independently and drive execution with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical and cost-management instincts
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
• Ability to manage many parallel workstreams without losing track of details

Bonus Points For

Experience at an aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other advanced hardware startup
Experience supporting rapid R&D or prototype-heavy hardware development programs
Familiarity with machining, fabrication, composites, electronics, propulsion, or aerospace supply chains
Experience with ERP, MRP, PLM, or procurement management systems
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and hardware production workflows
Experience managing long-lead or high-risk components
Experience building supply chain infrastructure at an early-stage company
Technical background or ability to read engineering drawings and hardware documentation
Experience supporting both prototype and low-rate production environments