Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering
VDS Consulting Group Costa Mesa, California, United States · $143K–$190K/yr
Business Consulting and Services · 11-50 employees
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About the role
Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers to establish supply strategies for continuity, quality, and cost. Manage supplier agreements, capital spend, and new product introduction while reducing bill-of-materials complexity.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing supply chain or production, with 5+ years in a leadership role. A bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field is required, with an MBA or MS preferred.
Benefits
Full description
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.
