VP Global Supply Chain - Defence Tech (US/Europe)

UFORCE; España; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UFORCE is seeking a VP Global Supply Chain to build and lead a resilient, compliant supply-chain across the US, UK and Europe. You’ll connect global sourcing with production, establish the US supply chain, and drive material plans and supplier performance.

This strategic, hands-on role requires coordinating with engineering, production and suppliers to prevent shortages and keep critical programs moving. Travel across regions is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sourcing and supply-chain across multiple countries with measurable improvements.
• Understanding of complex hardware manufacturing and its impact on build schedules.
• Proven ability to identify supplier risk and implement mitigations to protect production.
• Ability to translate demand and production priorities into credible material plans (S&OP or equivalent).
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation to resolve supplier issues while preserving relationships.
• Experience building or improving a supply-chain function in a growing organisation.
• Experience leading teams across locations with shared standards and accountability.
• Knowledge of export controls and ITAR/EAR awareness; know when to seek specialist advice.
• Hands-on prioritisation and quick decision-making when production is at risk.
• Willingness to travel across the US, UK and Europe.
• Eligible for Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Build category and supplier strategies balancing cost, quality, lead time and resilience.
• Establish the US supply chain: qualify suppliers, sourcing and logistics, material plans.
• Create a cross-site view of material readiness and escalation with owners.
• Identify single-source, long-lead and capacity constraints; implement dual-sourcing or buffer stock.
• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier scorecards and accountability for delivery and quality.
• Define supplier qualification, traceability and counterfeit-part controls with QA/Export.
• Connect demand, BOMs, lead times and production schedules with S&OP rhythm and ERP standards.
• Define the global team structure and hire/develop people across sites.
• Use baselines to improve delivery, availability, lead times, inventory and landed cost.

Skills

Global sourcing

Hardware manufacturing

Supplier risk

Material planning

Commercial negotiation

Team leadership

Export controls

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Job description

UFORCE is seeking a VP Global Supply Chain to build and lead a resilient, compliant supply-chain across the US, UK and Europe. You’ll connect global sourcing with production, establish the US supply chain, and drive material plans and supplier performance.

This strategic, hands-on role requires coordinating with engineering, production and suppliers to prevent shortages and keep critical programs moving. Travel across regions is expected.