Strategic Supply Chain Director, Unmanned Systems

Blue Signal Search; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Executive visibility

Opportunity for direct impact

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is looking for a Supply Chain Director based in North Carolina to lead the sourcing strategy for advanced unmanned systems. This role will have executive visibility and play a key part in shaping supplier partnerships and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in supply chain management within the UAV sector. Responsibilities include improving supplier network and production continuity with extensive travel required to supplier locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain management or technical business development.
• Experience in strategic sourcing in a technical hardware environment is essential.
• Ability to travel extensively, estimated at 50 to 70 percent.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy for unmanned systems.
• Build a global supplier network across multiple components.
• Improve supply continuity and reduce risk with alternate sources.

Skills

UAV or UAS manufacturing background

Understanding of flight controllers and motors

Supplier development experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Experience in vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering

Job description

Blue Signal Search is looking for a Supply Chain Director based in North Carolina to lead the sourcing strategy for advanced unmanned systems. This role will have executive visibility and play a key part in shaping supplier partnerships and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in supply chain management within the UAV sector. Responsibilities include improving supplier network and production continuity with extensive travel required to supplier locations.