Aerospace Supply Chain Lead

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $140k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟠 Senior

🔗 Supply Chain

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Expleo Group

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Defense • Healthcare

Expleo Group is a global engineering, technology and consulting services provider that partners with large organizations to guide business transformation, deliver complex product development, optimise manufacturing and ensure systems quality. With more than 50 years of experience and around 17,000 specialists across 29 countries, Expleo combines expertise in AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper-automation, cybersecurity and data science to fast-track innovation across industries such as aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, marine and rail. The company focuses on engineering, testing, R&D, IT and transformation services to help clients achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with program, manufacturing, and production objectives • Lead sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply chain risk mitigation activities • Support production readiness and ensure material availability for program schedules and customer commitments • Monitor supply chain KPIs, supplier performance metrics, and inventory effectiveness • Identify and implement process improvements to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and operational performance • Drive cross-functional collaboration for program execution and long-term supply chain excellence • Lead make-versus-buy evaluations for components, assemblies, tooling, and manufacturing processes • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program Management on cost, quality, capacity, schedule, and risk evaluations • Develop business cases and recommendations for strategic sourcing decisions • Assess internal manufacturing capabilities against external supplier solutions • Identify, evaluate, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers • Conduct supplier capability assessments, qualification reviews, audits, and onboarding activities • Maintain strategic supplier relationships • Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, capacity, and cost performance • Support supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives • Establish supplier scorecards and performance measurement systems • Monitor supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, capacity, and cost competitiveness • Lead supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives • Develop supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans • Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on NPI and production ramp-up activities • Work with Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements • Support Program Management in meeting schedule commitments and supply chain readiness objectives • Communicate supplier performance, sourcing strategies, and risk mitigation plans to leadership • Collaborate across Operations, Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve supply chain issues • Support strategic initiatives that enhance organizational capability and supply chain resilience

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline • Equivalent combination of education and significant supply chain experience may be considered • 10+ years of supply chain, sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related experience • Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments • Experience conducting make-versus-buy analyses and strategic sourcing evaluations • Experience identifying, qualifying, onboarding, and developing suppliers • Strong understanding of aerospace supply chain requirements, supplier quality expectations, and production support processes • Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment • Direct aerospace OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or aerospace manufacturing experience • Familiarity with Airbus programs, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or advanced aerospace technologies • Existing knowledge of Pacific Northwest aerospace and manufacturing supplier networks • Experience sourcing composites, machined components, electronics, avionics, or aerospace assemblies • APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications • Experience conducting supplier audits and managing qualification processes • Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up activities • Experience working with ERP, MRP, or enterprise supply chain management systems • Ability to obtain access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; access may be limited to U.S. Persons

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation up to $140,000 annually or $68/hourly • Extensive medical plans for employees and dependents • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • HSA with company contribution • Company-sponsored life insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Voluntary legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans • 401(k) with matching • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Career development and advancement opportunities • Professional development at a global company operating in 29 countries • Collaboration with experienced professionals • Work on complex technical challenges and multidisciplinary collaborations