Senior Aerospace Supply Chain Leader for DoD Programs

Fuse Integration; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k matching

PTO & sick leave

Annual bonuses

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Fuse Integration is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager in San Diego to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing for aerospace and defense electronics programs. You will shape strategic supply chain direction across components, PCBAs, harnesses, and contract manufacturing, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Programs, and Finance to build a resilient, high‑performing supply chain that delivers on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement with ≥3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/high‑reliability electronics or similar environments.
• Experience supporting DoD programs; familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• AS9100‑certified environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic sourcing and supply chain approaches across major categories.
• Develop long term supplier portfolio strategies to meet defense contracting requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing strategy across Fuse disciplines to support build-planning.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives linking supply chain to cost, schedule, and technology roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies, including supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Own supplier relationships: selection, negotiation, contracting, performance management.
• Drive supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness with scorecards.
• Lead supplier reviews and corrective actions; qualify new suppliers for new tech and capacity.
• Support make/buy analyses, tooling LTAs, safety stock, and inventories.
• Mentor buyers, planners, and supply chain teammates in best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Regulatory compliance

MRP/ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Fuse Integration is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager in San Diego to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing for aerospace and defense electronics programs. You will shape strategic supply chain direction across components, PCBAs, harnesses, and contract manufacturing, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Programs, and Finance to build a resilient, high‑performing supply chain that delivers on time