Posted 2 months ago

Head of Supply Chain

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Head of Supply Chain at a fast-moving aerospace hardware startup in Los Angeles, CA. Owns sourcing, procurement, vendor management, BOM execution, and supplier coordination to ensure timely delivery of critical hardware.

About this role

America is critically deficient in production of defensive munitions- we currently produce shipborne interceptors in the few hundreds per year while our adversaries are producing offensive threats in the tens of thousands per year. Furientis was started to help solve this problem- introducing a new class of cost-effective, high production rate, interceptor missiles. We're seeking motivated individuals who internalize this problem and are eager to apply their past experience in similar industries (aerospace, defense, automotive/racing, robotics) and out of the box thinking to solve this problem for the US and its allies.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly capable Head of Supply Chain to own sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and bill of materials execution across the company.

This is a hands-on role at a fast-moving aerospace hardware startup where supply chain is tightly integrated with engineering execution. You’ll work closely with engineers to manage BOMs, track part effectivity and configuration changes, drive make-vs-buy decisions, coordinate suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and ensure critical hardware arrives on time.

You will become the central source of truth for where parts are coming from, what they cost, what their lead times are, and what risks exist across the supply chain. The right person is extremely organized, detail-oriented, technically literate, and operates with a high level of urgency and ownership.

This role is best suited for someone who has worked in a small, rapidly moving R&D or hardware startup environment where priorities shift quickly and execution speed matters.

What You'll Do

Own procurement, sourcing, and supply chain execution across hardware programs

Maintain and manage bill of materials (BOM) tracking, configuration status, and part effectivity

Work closely with engineering teams to support design iteration, sourcing strategy, and make-vs-buy decisions

Develop and manage supplier relationships across machining, fabrication, electronics, raw materials, and other hardware vendors

Source components and manufacturing partners while securing competitive pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules

Track the status, cost, availability, and risk profile of sourced hardware across all programs

Coordinate RFQs, purchase orders, vendor communication, and procurement workflows

Identify supply chain bottlenecks and proactively drive mitigation plans

Build operational systems and processes to improve procurement speed, traceability, and reliability

Support rapid prototyping and fast-turn hardware development environments where priorities evolve quickly

Skills We're Hiring For

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, supply chain, operations, business).

6+ years owning the supply chain or strategic sourcing function for a hardware system.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage complex BOMs and track rapidly evolving hardware configurations

Strong vendor management and negotiation skills

Experience working closely with engineering teams in fast-paced hardware development environments

Ability to operate independently and drive execution with minimal oversight

Strong analytical and cost-management instincts

Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills

High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability

Ability to manage many parallel workstreams without losing track of details

Bonus Points For

Experience at an aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other advanced hardware startup
Experience supporting rapid R&D or prototype-heavy hardware development programs
Familiarity with machining, fabrication, composites, electronics, propulsion, or aerospace supply chains
Experience with ERP, MRP, PLM, or procurement management systems
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and hardware production workflows
Experience managing long-lead or high-risk components
Experience building supply chain infrastructure at an early-stage company
Technical background or ability to read engineering drawings and hardware documentation
Experience supporting both prototype and low-rate production environments