Supply Chain Management Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day procurement activities to support Honda eVTOL Proof of Concept aircraft development in close collaboration with engineering and project management team
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, schedule, and quality
• Manage supplier deliverables and parts deliveries in alignment with program schedules
• Proactively mitigate project and business risks through close communication with project leadership
• Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams
• Monitor supplier milestones, deliverables, and risks, and drive timely issue resolution
• Provide guidance and direction to suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to SCM team members
• Allocate work assignments and provide guidance to ensure effective execution of procurement activities
• Develop and implement Supply Chain and Procurement processes, tools, and governance to support program execution and organizational growth
• Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies to support the transition from R&D to production
• Define sourcing strategies aligned with prototype development and certification schedules
• Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain a scalable and high-performing supplier ecosystem
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities

Key Competencies

• Flexibility: Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving R&D environment
• Dual-mode thinking: Ability to balance agility and rigor depending on the development phase and context
• Communication: Ability to communicate procurement and governance requirements in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner
• Builder mindset: Proactive and hands-on approach to creating processes, systems, and team capabilities
• Strategic perspective: Ability to think broadly and consider long-term organizational and team impact
• Teamwork: Ability to build trust and foster collaboration across teams
• Respect and professionalism: Demonstrates respect for colleagues and contributes to a positive team environment
• Analytical capability: Strong strategic and logical thinking skills
• Judgment under uncertainty: Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management
• 10+ years' professional experience in Aerospace Industry Procurement & Supply Chain
• Experience in R&D or fundamental research program is preferred
• Working experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
• Full time on-site work (Greensboro, NC)
• Need to lift, push, and pull 25-50lbs. of goods frequently

Desired Start Date

7/6/2026

Position Keywords

Supply Chain Management, eVTOL, Aero Industry, Procurement

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