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Director of Supply Chain

United StatesUnited States·IrvineFull-timeexecutive
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Full Time, Exempt (Salaried) Base Salary Range: $170,000 to $205,000 Business Hours: Core Business Hours Base Location: Irvine, CA — Full Time,

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Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.


The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for building, scaling, and running the global procurement and strategic sourcing strategy across Canopy A&D’s operating locations and business entities. This position will establish a standardized procurement and sourcing function, implement best-in-class vendor management programs, negotiate enterprise-level agreements, and drive continuous cost-optimization and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing, a deep understanding of government contracting requirements (DFARS/FAR), and a proven track record of developing and scaling high-performing regional and entity-level procurement and purchasing teams.

  • Establish and own procurement strategy and implementation across the platform.
  • Lead and develop Procurement teams at each operating company, building a standardized , high-performing procurement function across the platform
  • Drive inventory cost savings through aggregated buying power, supplier consolidation, and platform-wide strategic sourcing agreements
  • Reduce material and consumable supplier risk by identifying single and dual-source exposure, qualifying alternate suppliers, and building supplier business continuity plans
  • Standardize procurement configuration and process within the Epicor ERP system
  • Own and report supply chain KPIs to platform leadership
  • Partner with Planning and Production functions to ensure procurement decisions are grounded in accurate, aggregated demand signals
  • Ensure procurement practices comply with applicable government contracting, export control, and quality requirements, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and AS9100
  • Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and terms to control total cost of ownership and protect delivery schedules
  • B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8-12 years in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing leadership, preferably within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience scaling and developing a team of supply chain or procurement managers across multiple sites
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced-level user of Microsoft Excel
  • Track record of driving measurable inventory or cost savings
  • Experience presenting supply chain performance and strategy directly to executive leadership
  • MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
  • APICS/CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification
  • Experience working within A&D or similarly regulated industries (AS9100, ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFARS)
  • Prior experience in a private-equity-backed or multi-entity platform environment with evolving systems and processes
  • Experience designing or implementing min/max or just-in-time inventory replenishment strategies
  • Hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic or a comparable ERP platform's Purchasing and Planning modules
  • Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed to meet critical sourcing and supplier deadlines
  • Willingness to travel to supplier facilities and other Canopy A&D sites as needed
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous, fast-changing situations
  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and online, including with senior executives
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed.

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    To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

    Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Irvine, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $170,000–$205,000 a year
    180% above the $67,000 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,221 salaries).
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    Posted
    November 11, 2026
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    November 12, 2026
    Last seen
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    Director of Supply Chain$170,000 to $205,000