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.