Type: Direct hire, full-time · Base: $143,000–$190,000 + equity · Clearance: Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance · Travel: Up to 30%
VDS is recruiting a sourcing leader for a defense-technology company standing up high-rate production of an air-vehicle family at a new manufacturing campus. You will build and lead the team that secures every part the line needs.
What you'll do
- Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
- Set supply strategy for continuity, quality, cost and scale-up.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and resolve trade-offs with engineering, program and finance.
- Reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count.
- Manage capital spend, new product introduction and tariff exposure.
What you bring
- 8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, including 5+ years leading people.
- A bachelor's in supply chain, engineering or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
- Clear communication from the shop floor to executives.
Nice to have
- Defense, aerospace or automotive production experience.
- Leading large teams while staying hands-on.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain or production
- 5+ years of experience leading people
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field
- Clear communication skills from the shop floor to executives
- MBA or MS degree
- Defense, aerospace, or automotive production experience
- Experience leading large teams while remaining hands-on
- Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance
What We Do
Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is an operational-excellence consulting firm serving middle-market companies, private-equity firms, and portfolio companies. It improves operational and financial performance through supply-chain optimization, operations, finance, technology, procurement, strategic consulting, and vetted interim executives. VDS also applies Lean Six Sigma, automation, robotics, AI, and analytics to strengthen efficiency, margins, capital efficiency, and enterprise value, with measurable, lasting results.
