Global Supply Chain Leader for UAV Manufacturing

Aviation Search Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Search Group, partnered with a pioneering UAV manufacturer, seeks a seasoned leader to build and lead the global supply management organization from North America. You will shape strategy, develop supplier relationships, and align sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing readiness with product development to enable commercialization and growth.

Collaborating with executive leadership, engineering, and operations, you will drive cost optimization, risk management, and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in supply management, sourcing, procurement, supplier development, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production readiness, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, product development, and executive leadership teams.
• Currently living in or willing to relocate to Fargo, ND.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the company's global supply management organization from North America, developing the strategies, processes, and supplier relationships that will support commercialization, future production growth, and manufacturing.
• Develop and execute the company's supply management strategy, aligning sourcing, procurement, and supplier capabilities with product development and manufacturing objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage strategic supplier partnerships.
• Partner closely with the development team and leadership to support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and cost optimization.
• Develop scalable supply management processes, policies, and performance metrics that support long-term business growth.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to successfully commercialize autonomous aerial crop protection system.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the growth and success of the business.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

Aviation Search Group, partnered with a pioneering UAV manufacturer, seeks a seasoned leader to build and lead the global supply management organization from North America. You will shape strategy, develop supplier relationships, and align sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing readiness with product development to enable commercialization and growth.

Collaborating with executive leadership, engineering, and operations, you will drive cost optimization, risk management, and performance metrics