Key Skills
Job Description
Build the supply chain behind technology that is already operating at scale.
We’re partnering with a fast-growing defence technology company developing and mass-producing autonomous systems for real-world deployment.
This is a full-cycle hardware business where R&D, engineering, manufacturing and field operations sit close together and where products evolve continuously based on direct operational feedback.
The company is already operating at meaningful scale, with a growing ecosystem spanning UAVs, unmanned ground systems and communication technologies. As production and international operations expand, they are now building a more resilient and scalable electronics supply chain across Europe.
We’re looking for the Supply Chain Lead to build and own this function.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll take ownership of the electronics supply chain end-to-end from EMS strategy and semiconductor sourcing to BOM resilience, logistics and cross-border operations.
This is not a procurement coordination role or an established function to simply maintain.
You’ll help determine where and how products are manufactured, how critical components are secured, which EMS and semiconductor partners the company builds around, and how the supply chain scales with production.
For someone coming from the European semiconductor, electronics or EMS ecosystem, this is an opportunity to move from owning one part of a mature supply chain to building one with significant autonomy and direct access to decision-makers.
Responsibilities:
Source and manage EMS partners
Manage BOM risk, including allocation, EOL, pre-buys and alternates
Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor manufacturers and distributors
Manage logistics from suppliers and EMS partners to the company
Manage logistics to customers in the EU and Ukraine
Manage customs and export compliance
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in electronics supply chain on the OEM or EMS side
Hands-on experience through a component shortage cycle
Supplier and distributor relationships you actively use
Working knowledge of EU customs and dual-use rules
Highly relevant: defence, UAV, robotics or other complex electronics environments; hands-on SMT manufacturing experience.
Why This Role:
The interesting part is not the title, it’s the level of ownership.
You’re joining at the point where the company needs to turn a fast-moving electronics supply chain into a scalable international function.
Core Responsibilities
You will own the end-to-end electronics supply chain, including EMS strategy, semiconductor sourcing, and BOM resilience. Additionally, you will manage logistics, customs compliance, and cross-border operations to support international production.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in electronics supply chain management within an OEM or EMS environment. Hands-on experience with component shortages, supplier relationships, and knowledge of EU customs and dual-use regulations is required.
About RNRS Solutions
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 2-10 employees
We find strong talent across Europe, the UK, Ukraine, North America, MENA, and LATAM. What we do: — Executive Search — Permanent Recruitment end to end — Sourcing as a Service for internal hiring teams Core expertise: tech, fintech, defense tech, hardware, and manufacturing. 30+ leadership hires. 56+ search locations.
