Director of Supply Chain

About Canopy Aerospace & Defense

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.

Role Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

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.

Job Details

Type: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Base Salary Range: $170,000 to $205,000

Business Hours: Core Business Hours

Base Location: Irvine, CA — Full Time, On-Site

Travel: As needed to various company and supplier facilities

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

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.