Head of Supply Chain

About the role

Tekever is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead the end‑to‑end supply chain for its UK manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for designing and scaling the supply chain that enables serial production of the AR3 and AR5 unmanned aerial platforms while safeguarding margin, lead time, quality and sovereign‑content commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Own product‑related procurement, production scheduling, supplier development and overall supply chain architecture.
• Build and optimise the supply chain to ramp high‑volume production of AR3 and AR5 platforms.
• Protect margin, lead times, quality standards and sovereign‑content requirements for UK and allied customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production line issues quickly and effectively.
• Negotiate contracts and strategic agreements with suppliers and partners.

Required profile

• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) and BPSS from day one.
• Proven experience designing and leading supply chains in high‑growth, high‑volume manufacturing environments, preferably within aerospace or defence.
• Strong strategic mindset combined with hands‑on operational capability.

Required skills

• Procurement
• Production scheduling
• Supplier development
• Supply chain architecture

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the supply chain of a sovereign UK defence manufacturer.
• Work in a fast‑growing, AI‑driven unmanned technology company.
• Access to a new 254,000 sq ft production facility in Swindon and a £400 m investment programme.
• Regular travel to Southampton, West Wales Airport and other Tekever sites across the UK and Europe.