Global Supply Manager, Direct Materials

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

As a Global Supply Manager, you’ll lead sourcing strategy and supplier execution across critical categories supporting Mach’s defense systems. You will build and manage supplier networks, develop category strategies, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality components that power our platforms. This role requires strategic ownership of your domain, close collaboration with engineering and program management, and the ability to scale operations in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Category Tracks

Select candidates will provide support for one of the key tracks noted below, and may provide overlapping support as needed based on business needs.

1. Global Supply Manager - Avionics

You’ll oversee sourcing and supplier strategy for avionics systems, electrical components, and embedded hardware. This includes PCBs, sensors, harnesses, and electronic assemblies critical to Mach’s autonomous platforms. Success in this role means building partnerships with technically capable suppliers and ensuring compliance with defense and export regulations while maintaining aggressive timelines.

Focus Areas:

• Avionics, electronics, and electrical subsystems

• PCB and harness manufacturing

• Supplier qualification and contract execution

• Cross-functional alignment with hardware and systems engineering

2. Global Supply Manager - Mechanical

You’ll lead supply chain operations for structural and mechanical systems, including machined components, composites, COTs items, and assemblies. You’ll balance cost, quality, and lead time while ensuring readiness from prototype through production.

Focus Areas:

• Machined and fabricated components

• Composites, hardware, and fuselage assemblies

• Supplier development and performance management

• Strategic sourcing and category optimization

3. Global Supply Manager - Propulsion

You’ll drive the sourcing and supply chain strategy for propulsion systems that power Mach’s autonomous platforms. This role bridges engineering and production, ensuring every engine component, subassembly, and test article meets performance, cost, and schedule goals from prototype through scaled manufacturing.

Focus Areas:

• Engine components, subassemblies, and test systems

• Supplier development for precision and reliability

• Build-to-print and joint development sourcing

• Alignment of supply chain strategy with propulsion program milestones

4. Global Supply Manager - Raw Materials

You’ll manage sourcing and strategy for raw materials that underpin Mach’s production ecosystem — from metals and alloys to composites, adhesives, and specialized chemicals. This role ensures a secure and cost-effective supply base that supports rapid development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and full-rate manufacturing. Success means maintaining material availability across all programs while optimizing quality, cost, and lead time.

• Metals, alloys, composites, foams, and adhesives

• Material forecasting, inventory planning, and min/max control

• Supplier qualification and long-term pricing agreements

• Risk mitigation and coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Ownership: Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies for assigned categories, managing a specialized vendor base to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and performance.

• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to address capability or capacity gaps. Establish and maintain preferred supplier relationships to support company growth and product roadmap objectives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Quality to ensure sourcing, qualification, and delivery are aligned with technical requirements and program milestones.

• Technical & Process Fluency: Develop a deep understanding of relevant engineering and manufacturing processes to provide design-for-procurement insights and drive design-for-supply-chain initiatives.

• Demand Planning: Own early demand forecasting for assigned categories through development and ramp phases.

• Readiness & Risk Mitigation: Conduct supply chain assessments to ensure readiness and resilience through all production phases—development, qualification, ramp-up, and sustainment.

• Category Strategy: Develop category-specific sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, achieve cost savings, and support broader departmental goals (e.g., payment terms, lead-time reduction, and working capital).

• Supplier Performance: Drive supplier accountability through metrics for quality, cost, and on-time delivery. Manage open orders, resolve supply issues, and lead corrective actions for non-conformances (NCRs).

• Contracts & Compliance: Negotiate supplier agreements in collaboration with Legal and Compliance, ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, NDAA, and other applicable regulations.

• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor supply chain health through KPIs, conduct market and cost analysis, and implement supplier performance improvement programs.

• Operational Efficiency: Streamline procurement operations to reduce transactional workload, resolve invoice blocks, and enhance process automation.

• Process Development: Drive continuous improvement and development of advanced supply chain processes and systems to support company scale and efficiency.

• Cross-Category Support: Support adjacent supply chain domains (e.g., avionics, mechanical, propulsion, materials) as needed to meet overall program and enterprise objectives.

• Procurement Execution: Execute materials procurement (Purchase Orders) for your commodity space in tandem with support personnel

• Executive Reporting: Provide regular briefings to leadership on category performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Proven success in supplier strategy, contract negotiation, and performance management.

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing environments.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; thrives in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries.

• Understanding of defense compliance (ITAR, EAR, NDAA).

• Exposure to startup or growth-stage operations.

• Technical fluency in your domain (avionics, mechanical systems, propulsion or raw materials).

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!