Director, Global Supply Chain

Calspan LLC•Saint Paul, MN

15h

About The Position

Calspan is a premier supplier of jet engine test facilities. We are seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain to own and optimize our end-to-end global supply chain strategy—ensuring on time delivery, supplier excellence, and disciplined cost performance across complex, engineered projects. This role is a senior leadership position with significant autonomy and visibility, partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to protect schedules, mitigate global risk, drive cost reduction, and enable business growth. This leader will build out and integrate our separate Procurement and Subcontract Management functions into a cohesive, unified team operating under standardized processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the aerospace, defense, or highly engineered manufacturing sectors.
Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Proficiency with modern ERP systems (Costpoint) and supply chain analytics.
Proven track record of building and managing a global supply chain to meet aggressive operational deadlines.
Willingness to travel globally (10-20%).

Nice To Haves

An MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage in alignment with our Company Values. Lead with the intent to create a respectful and healthy work culture that embraces inclusion. Create awareness in others of their abilities; involve others and share authority in planning and decision-making; challenge the Team and provide support by allowing them to take appropriate risks. Create an environment in which others feel ownership for results and feel comfortable taking action to achieve desired results. Provide timely, constructive feedback regarding performance with a commitment to motivate, train, and develop. Manage administrative responsibilities and assume full responsibility for the accomplishments of department functions.
Own material, assembly, and subcontract delivery performance across global programs
Implement agile supply chain processes aligned to project execution plans.
Establish and manage KPIs related to schedule adherence, supplier OTIF performance, and quality.
Lead recovery plans for late or at‑risk suppliers.
Develop and enforce a rigorous supplier qualification program to vet vendors for technical capability, financial stability, and quality assurance.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with key strategic suppliers.
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising the quality, safety, or timeline of testing operations.
Leverage data analytics and market intelligence to forecast pricing trends and secure competitive rates for materials and services.
Draft, review, and execute complex global contracts with: general contractors, A&E firms, services, and fabricators.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, IP protections, risk allocation, and liability terms.
Ensure contracts include enforceable service level agreements and penalties for non-compliance or delays
Proactively identify vulnerabilities within the global supply network, including geopolitical issues, material shortages, and logistical bottlenecks.
Develop and execute robust contingency plans, dual-sourcing strategies, and safety stock protocols to insulate our operations from external disruptions.