Company Overview: Sustainment is an AI-native software platform that helps US-based manufacturers easily find and work with the critical suppliers they need to build and manage their supply chains. Our vision is to reimagine American manufacturing as a hyperconnected, secure, and resilient ecosystem of local and regional suppliers who can more easily connect, interact, and do business with the industry and government customers that rely on them. We are a dual-use technology platform that supports both DoD and commercial customers in pursuit of our vision.
Sustainment is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to grow a technology-enabled supply chain services business that supports both defense and commercial customers. This function complements our core software offering by helping customers solve complex procurement and sourcing challenges. Operating within the Sustainment platform and supplier network, this team blends technology and services to support our customers.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic sourcing - particularly in precision machining and regulated industries like aerospace and defense. This individual will play a hands-on role in shaping the strategy, validating solutions with customers, and leading a cross-functional team to grow the business. If you’re a builder who understands the operational realities of modern supply chains and is driven to deliver results, this is an opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact initiative.
What you’ll bring:
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing operations, with a strong track record in aerospace & defense or related industries
- Deep understanding of how sourcing decisions are made across company sizes, particularly in defense, aerospace, and other highly regulated environments
- Proven experience designing and/or leading outsourced manufacturing or direct sourcing programs, ideally within a technology-enabled or services-driven environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to explore, iterate, and validate business models and service offerings in collaboration with customers
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate high-level ideas into operational plans and scalable solutions
- Experience leading cross-functional teams or business units, with a focus on delivering measurable impact
- Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and objectives
- Familiarity with digital platforms, supply chain technologies, and the integration of software into service offerings
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and with external stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
How you will lead:
- Work with our external customers and internal stakeholders to manage the vision and strategy for our direct sourcing and managed services offerings, and how they interact with and complement our software business.
- Grow this business unit inside of Sustainment in partnership with the CEO and functional leadership across the business (sales, marketing, operations, finance, technology, etc.).
- Directly support the sales process and revenue growth of the Supply Chain Solutions line of business.
- Be an active participant in the product development cycle for the product and services associated with the outsourced manufacturing offering. Work with the broader team to determine how and when to integrate this offering with our software sales process in context of our overall goal to grow our software business.
- Help our customers achieve their goals in alignment with our mission as a public benefit corporation.
- Lead and grow our team of sourcing specialists
Sustainment offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company holidays, and 401K matching.
Sustainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Sustainment participates in E-Verify.
