Supply Chain Leader (m/f/d)

<p><strong>Mission Brief <br></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your Role in Our Space Mission: </p> <h4>Supply Chain Leadership</h4> <ul> <li>Develop and implement the supply-chain strategy for the development programme.</li> <li>Lead Planning, Purchasing and Fast Make Manufacturing.</li> <li>Establish scalable processes, systems and organisation to support development through production.</li> <li>Provide clear supply-chain performance, risk and recovery reporting to the Director of Value Stream.</li> </ul> <h4>Planning & Material Control</h4> <ul> <li>Own material and capacity planning aligned to programme milestones.</li> <li>Ensure critical and long-lead components are identified and secured early.</li> <li>Drive build readiness and resolution of material shortages and constraints.</li> <li>Ensure engineering changes are rapidly reflected in supply plans.</li> </ul> <h4>Purchasing & Suppliers</h4> <ul> <li>Develop sourcing strategies and build a capable, responsive supplier base.</li> <li>Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations and performance management.</li> <li>Manage supplier Quality, Cost and Delivery performance.</li> <li>Identify and mitigate single-source, capacity and long-lead risks.</li> </ul> <h4>Fa