Supply Chain Leader (m/f/d)

isaraerospace·Parsdorf, Bavariasenior

In short

→Liderazgo integrado de supply chain para programas de desarrollo espacial.
→Gestión diaria de planificación, compra y fabricación rápida de prototipos.
→Un solo líder para planificación, compras y prototipado, acelerando la transición a producción.

Fluent English required for collaboration across international teams.

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What they ask for

✓Experiencia directiva en supply chain, operaciones o compras.
✓Experiencia en programas de desarrollo de producto complejos.
✓Conocimiento sólido en planificación, compras y manufactura.
✓Experiencia con fabricación rápida, prototipos o baja producción.
✓Capacidad comprobada en gestión de proveedores y negociaciones comerciales.
✓Habilidad para construir y desarrollar equipos de alto rendimiento.

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PlanningPurchasingFast Make ManufacturingMaterial and Capacity PlanningSupplier SelectionCommercial NegotiationsSupplier QualityCost and Delivery PerformanceEngineering ChangesManufacturability

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Mission Brief The Supply Chain Leader will own the end-to-end supply chain for the new development programme, ensuring the right materials, suppliers, capacity and prototype manufacturing capability are available to meet programme milestones. The role brings Planning, Purchasing and Fast Make Manufacturing together under a single leader, creating a responsive supply chain capable of supporting rapid engineering development and the transition into production. Your Role in Our Space Mission: Supply Chain Leadership • Develop and implement the supply-chain strategy for the development programme. • Lead Planning, Purchasing and Fast Make Manufacturing. • Establish scalable processes, systems and organisation to support development through production. • Provide clear supply-chain performance, risk and recovery reporting to the Director of Value Stream. Planning & Material Control • Own material and capacity planning aligned to programme milestones. • Ensure critical and long-lead components are identified and secured early. • Drive build readiness and resolution of material shortages and constraints. • Ensure engineering changes are rapidly reflected in supply plans. Purchasing & Suppliers • Develop sourcing strategies and build a capable, responsive supplier base. • Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations and performance management. • Manage supplier Quality, Cost and Delivery performance. • Identify and mitigate single-source, capacity and long-lead risks. Fast Make Manufacturing • Lead the Fast Make / prototyping capability supporting rapid engineering iteration. • Establish appropriate make/buy strategies and internal/external prototype capacity. • Reduce prototype manufacturing lead times while maintaining appropriate quality controls. • Develop the capability and processes required to transition successful prototypes into production. Engineering & Programme Integration • Embed Supply Chain into the engineering development process from the earliest stages. • Provide input on manufacturability, sourcing, cost, capacity and lead time. • Own supply-chain deliverables within the programme plan. • Ensure material and manufacturing readiness for key development milestones. Risk, Cost & Performance • Establish a critical component and supplier risk management process. • Manage development procurement spend and identify cost-reduction opportunities. • Establish KPIs covering material availability, supplier performance, prototype lead time, shortages and programme readiness. • Drive continuous improvement across the development supply chain. Key Deliverables • Integrated Planning, Purchasing and Fast Make organisation. • Development supply-chain strategy and operating model. • Critical supplier and component strategy. • Build-readiness and material planning process. • Fast Make / prototyping operating model. • Supply-chain risk register and mitigation plans. • Supplier performance management process. • Supply-chain KPI dashboard. • Effective transition from development into production. Qualification Checklist • Significant leadership experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing or Procurement. • Experience supporting complex engineering or new product development programmes. • Strong understanding of Planning, Procurement and Manufacturing. • Experience with prototype, low-volume or fast-turn manufacturing. • Proven supplier management and commercial capability. • Experience building and developing high-pe

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