Director of Subcontracts and Strategic Sourcing
AeroVironmentAbout the role
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
Director of Subcontracts and Strategic Sourcing will lead procurement and supply chain strategies for the Loitering Munitions segment. This role is critical in ensuring the compliant and efficient sourcing, negotiation, and management of subcontractors and suppliers for advanced munitions systems. The Director will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
Position Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical loitering munitions components, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting AeroVironment’s requirements for advanced munitions, including propulsion systems, warheads, guidance systems, and electronic subsystems.
Manage supplier risk, capacity, and performance to ensure resilient and scalable supply chain operations.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical loitering munitions components, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting AeroVironment’s requirements for advanced munitions, including propulsion systems, warheads, guidance systems, and electronic subsystems.
Manage supplier risk, capacity, and performance to ensure resilient and scalable supply chain operations.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical loitering munitions components, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting AeroVironment’s requirements for advanced munitions, including propulsion systems, warheads, guidance systems, and electronic subsystems.
Manage supplier risk, capacity, and performance to ensure resilient and scalable supply chain operations.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical loitering munitions components, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting AeroVironment’s requirements for advanced munitions, including propulsion systems, warheads, guidance systems, and electronic subsystems.
Manage supplier risk, capacity, and performance to ensure resilient and scalable supply chain operations.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical loitering munitions components, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting AeroVironment’s requirements for advanced munitions, including propulsion systems, warheads, guidance systems, and electronic subsystems.
Manage supplier risk, capacity, and performance to ensure resilient and scalable supply chain operations.
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
12+ years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, or strategic sourcing in the defense/aerospace industry.
Min 5 years’ experience in a people leadership role
Deep expertise in ITAR, DFARS, and FAR, with a proven track record of managing subcontracts for controlled munitions.
Experience sourcing and supplying components for munition systems, including warheads, fuses, guidance systems, and propulsion technologies.
Strong negotiation, supplier development, and contract management skills.
Ability to analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical defense technologies.
Active or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance is required.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Master degree preferred
CPSM/CPCM certification preferred.
Deep expertise in ITAR, DFARS, and FAR, with a proven track record of managing subcontracts for controlled munitions.
Experience sourcing and supplying components for munition systems, including warheads, fuses, guidance systems, and propulsion technologies.
Strong negotiation, supplier development, and contract management skills.
Ability to analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical defense technologies.
Active or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance is required.
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