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Unusual Machines · 23 hours ago

Director of Procurement

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. As the Director of Procurement, you will build and lead the procurement function, overseeing supplier strategy, sourcing, contracts, and vendor performance while partnering cross-functionally to support product launches and manufacturing scale.

AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading all supplier and vendor relationships, domestic and international

Negotiating MSAs, commercial terms, Incoterms, payment terms, and pricing

Evaluating, onboarding, and auditing new suppliers, including on-site assessments

Partnering with Product and Engineering during New Product Introductions (NPI) to source and onboard vendors

Working closely with Manufacturing and Planning teams to align sourcing with forecasted demand

Communicating forecast changes and sourcing impacts to suppliers

Managing supplier performance, risk, and compliance

Leading and developing a procurement-focused team

Establishing procurement KPIs tied to cost, supplier performance, and contract compliance

Build and execute the company's procurement strategy

Own all vendor communications and supplier negotiations

Establish and standardize MSAs across the supplier base

Drive improvements in pricing, payment terms (including 30-45 day PO terms), and contractual protections

Develop and implement supplier onboarding and evaluation processes

Ensure compliance with international trade laws, tariffs, and sourcing requirements

Partner cross-functionally to support product launches and production readiness

Define the structure, roles, and operating model of the procurement organization

Develop procurement metrics and reporting to support margin and cost objectives

Qualification

Procurement strategyNegotiating MSAsVendor managementERP experienceInternational trade complianceSupplier evaluationOnboarding suppliersSupplier risk managementComfort in ambiguityLeadership experience