Global Supply Manager - Avionics

Global Supply Manager - Avionics ABOUT MACH INDUSTRIES Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. THE ROLE Mach Industries is seeking a strategic Global Supply Manager - Avionics, to lead the sourcing, planning, and execution of all supply chain activities related to avionics systems for our platforms. This role is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring the timely delivery of flight-critical components across all phases of production. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of avionics hardware, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven ability to navigate regulatory requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and lead time in a fast-paced defense environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for all avionics systems, including flight computers, sensors, navigation units, communication hardware, and power distribution components. - Develop and implement a comprehensive Avionics Supply Chain Strategy, managing a specialized vendor base to optimize value, performance, and long-term partnerships. - Identify and onboard new suppliers to address capability or capacity gaps, and establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to ensure timely sourcing, qualification, and delivery of avionics components aligned with program milestones. - Become technically fluent in the engineering and manufacturing processes of avionics hardware to provide design-for-procurement feedback and support design-for-supply-chain initiatives. - Own initial demand planning and forecasting for avionics components across development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and ramping production phases. - Assist in the management of MRP inputs and BOM accuracy to ensure supply visibility and alignment with enterprise systems. - Conduct comprehensive supply chain assessments to support material readiness through all production phases, including development, qualification, ramp-up, and sustainment. - Develop category-specific sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and achieve departmental targets such as payment terms, cash flow, and cost savings. - Drive supplier accountability for performance, including quality, cost, and on-time delivery; manage open orders, resolve supply issues, and triage supplier non-conformances (NCRs). - Negotiate contracts in collaboration with legal and compliance teams, ensuring alignment with ITAR, EAR, NDAA, and other regulatory frameworks. - Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and quantitative assessments to guide sourcing decisions and optimize procurement outcomes. - Streamline purchasing operations by reducing transactional volume and resolving blocked invoices. - Support broader supply chain activities beyond avionics, including sourcing, procurement, and material planning for non-avionics hardware as needed to meet overall program objectives. - Provide regular briefings to leadership on avionics supply chain performance, risks, and mitigation strategies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or equivalent. (10+ years of relevant experience may be ... (truncated, view full listing at source)