The VP of Supply Chain will lead strategic sourcing, develop supplier relationships, drive material cost management, and improve supply chain performance.
Salary: $200-250K
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution including spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations enables customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get rapidly and responsively to orbit. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
Duties We are seeking a Vice President, Supply Chain (VP SC) to join York’s senior leadership team and report to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. The VP SC will be a hands-on leader who will partner with our Technology, Engineering, Programs, Finance, Legal functions to develop our strategic sourcing, supplier program management and purchasing teams into a world class organization that enable York’s growth. You will develop our supplier network, build long term supplier relationship, ensure timely development and industrialization of cutting-edge sub-systems and drive material cost rationalization. You will develop people on your team, establish and improve processes, leverage our ERP system to improve supplier execution and performance to program milestones, delivery, quality and cost objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties We are seeking a Vice President, Supply Chain (VP SC) to join York’s senior leadership team and report to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. The VP SC will be a hands-on leader who will partner with our Technology, Engineering, Programs, Finance, Legal functions to develop our strategic sourcing, supplier program management and purchasing teams into a world class organization that enable York’s growth. You will develop our supplier network, build long term supplier relationship, ensure timely development and industrialization of cutting-edge sub-systems and drive material cost rationalization. You will develop people on your team, establish and improve processes, leverage our ERP system to improve supplier execution and performance to program milestones, delivery, quality and cost objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Grow resilient network of long-term suppliers for bus and payload components in collaboration with Product Technology team.
- Manage supply base to ensure technology capabilities and production capacities are available to support the company’s product line and volume growth objectives.
- Support Business Development teams in preparing competitive customer proposals.
- Develop and execute plan for rapid onboarding of suppliers on contract award.
- Oversee supplier execution on development contracts for sub-systems with proactive risk identification and mitigation that lead to achievement of development milestones, industrialization and on-time delivery of hardware and software with on-spec. technical performance, on schedule, on budget with zero defects.
- Supervise efficient procurement of standard components, sub-assemblies and sub-systems to achieve technical performance, delivery, cost, quality objectives.
- Lead implementation of scorecards and performance management for all major suppliers that systematically improve year-over-year performance on relevant KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Drive projects to create second sources, move work to more capable suppliers and drive collaborative value capture at suppliers.
- Define ERP enhancements, lead adoption of system functionality to improve information visibility and data exchange with suppliers.
- Champion process management and continuous improvement of key functional processes, including Purchasing process, to drive agility, productivity and improved internal customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with Finance team to achieve financial objectives including program and product cost.
- Partner with leadership team to drive strategic priorities that enable the company’s growth and development.
QUALIFICTAIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with at least 20 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree preferred
- At least 15 years of experience leading supply chain teams, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Background in developing complex engineered systems at suppliers
- Record of building and managing long term supplier relationships
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, process improvement and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing teams
- Strong communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills
- Experience with using ERP systems with suppliers
- Experience at large OEMs and start-ups preferred
- Background in Aviation or Aerospace is a plus
BENEFITS
- In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
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