Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Lead

Galadyne; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galadyne in Austin is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own the buying for ground support and related hardware across automotive and aerospace. You will manage suppliers, lead times, and costs from prototype through rate production.

You will qualify suppliers, run RFQs, and oversee contract terms, quality, and ITAR considerations. The role demands hands-on ERP/MRP setup and cross-functional collaboration with Design and Production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical/industrial/aerospace/electrical or supply chain.
• 5+ years sourcing production hardware in automotive, aerospace, or both.
• Knowledge of automotive and aerospace supply chains, including ITAR and traceability.
• Ability to read drawings and specs and negotiate terms beyond unit price.
• Experience with RFQs, capacity checks, supplier visits, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Own the buy across various categories, identifying capable suppliers and lead times.
• Justify sources by capability, capacity, lead time, risk, and cost; recommend one.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, supplier agreements, and ensure cost, delivery, quality compliance.
• Drive cost reduction via negotiation, lot size, process choice, and spec trade-offs.
• Plan long-lead items, supplier visits, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Configure and load an ERP/MRP from scratch for pilot buys and ramp.

Skills

Sourcing production hardware

RFQ management

Negotiation & cost reduction

Read drawings and specs

ERP/MRP configuration

Supplier visits

Should-cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or Supply Chain Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Galadyne in Austin is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own the buying for ground support and related hardware across automotive and aerospace. You will manage suppliers, lead times, and costs from prototype through rate production.

You will qualify suppliers, run RFQs, and oversee contract terms, quality, and ITAR considerations. The role demands hands-on ERP/MRP setup and cross-functional collaboration with Design and Production.