Supply Chain Leader (m/f/d)

<p><strong>Mission Brief&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;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:&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>Fast Make Manufacturing</h4> <ul> <li>Lead the Fast Make / prototyping capability supporting rapid engineering iteration.</li> <li>Establish appropriate make/buy strategies and internal/external prototype capacity.</li> <li>Reduce prototype manufacturing lead times while maintaining appropriate quality controls.</li> <li>Develop the capability and processes required to transition successful prototypes into production.</li> </ul> <h4>Engineering &amp; Programme Integration</h4> <ul> <li>Embed Supply Chain into the engineering development process from the earliest stages.</li> <li>Provide input on manufacturability, sourcing, cost, capacity and lead time.</li> <li>Own supply-chain deliverables within the programme plan.</li> <li>Ensure material and manufacturing readiness for key development milestones.</li> </ul> <h4>Risk, Cost &amp; Perfo