Supply Chain - Subcontract Manager

IPS Custom Automation is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the defense and energetics industries. We specialize in the design, engineering, and integration of turnkey production lines for energetics materials and munitions. Our solutions serve government agencies, military contractors, and defense OEMs worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to manage supplier subcontracts on complex programs within the energetics portfolio. This will include overall management of supplier contracts, schedule and supplier performance, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

• Execute and manage suppliers from contract award through closeout, ensuring performance across cost, schedule, technical and quality objectives.
• Oversee the supplier planning across subsystems and functions that are crucial to the program success and track supplier performance in the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring delivery of required data and attainment of technical milestones.
• Drive accountability for supplier performance metrics through formal reviews, risk analysis, and mitigation planning as defined in the subcontracts.
• Support new business captures and proposals within the defense portfolio.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and contract profitability tracking.
• Support Program Management and Contracts objectives with subcontract requirements and engagements.
• Perform other job duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by management.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university; 5+ years of professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with the U.S. defense industry projects.
• Experience in time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
• Experience with ERP procurement systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure suppliers support successful program objectives.

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Experience with multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, self-motivated.
• Experience and understanding of Subcontract Program Management (SPM) best practices and tools.
• Solid subcontract management.
• Experience negotiating terms & conditions, and pricing.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to make business-based decisions.
• Procurement experience within engineering technologies or similar industry.
• Ability to engage supplier senior executives as necessary to resolve issues.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 (QMS) and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Project).
• Ability to travel within the US as required (approximately 20%).
• Authorized to work in the US.

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) and performance-based incentives.
• Generous employer contribution to the Employee portion of medical insurance (75+%).
• Dental, Vision, and Gap insurance offered.
• Employer-paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k) employer match and immediately vested.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Career Growth opportunities.

IPS Custom Automation is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.

The information listed above is not a comprehensive list of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Any physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.