Director of Supply Chain

Director Of Supply Chain

The Director Of Supply Chain Will Lead And Develop Hanwha Defense Usa's Procurement And Supply Chain Function With A Primary Focus On Production Procurement Supporting Ship Building Programs. This Role Will Establish The Strategic Direction, Processes, And Organizational Structure Required To Ensure Efficient, Compliant, And Cost-Effective Sourcing Of Materials, Equipment, And Services Essential To Production Operations. The Director Will Build And Manage A High-Performing Procurement Team While Driving Supplier Performance, Operational Excellence, And Supply Chain Resilience Across Domestic And International Operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish And Lead The Procurement Strategy For Shipbuilding Materials, Including Steel And Raw Materials, Equipment, Bulk Materials, Consumables, MRO Supplies, And Services.
• Lead The Localization Of Supply Base For Key Raw Materials And Equipment To Meet The Build America Act Requirement Through The Development Of Supply Chain Strategy And Supplier Development.
• Monitor And Manage The Performance And Compliance Of Procurement Teams.
• Build, Lead, And Mentor A Procurement And Supply Chain Organization Capable Of Supporting High-Volume, Defense-Focused Production Operations.
• Oversee Supplier Sourcing, Selection, Qualification, And Performance Management To Support Program Requirements And Long-Term Business Objectives.
• Lead Complex Contract Negotiations, Pricing Strategies, Long-Term Agreements, And Cost-Reduction Initiatives Across Global Supply Markets.
• Direct Supply Chain Risk Management Activities, Including Supplier Contingency Planning, Assessment Of Critical Suppliers, And Mitigation Of Disruptions Affecting Production Schedules.
• Oversee Delivery Schedule Management, Production Material Planning Integration, And Coordination With Cross-Functional Teams To Ensure On-Time Availability Of Critical Items.
• Manage Procurement For Capital Projects, Including Facilities, Construction Materials, Equipment Packages, And Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) Scopes As Required.
• Ensure Compliance With Incoterms, International Logistics Requirements, Hazardous Goods Transportation (IMDG), And Import/Export Regulations Related To Material Movement.
• Oversee Global Supplier Relationships, Including Licensor And Equipment Vendor Management, Contract Compliance, And Long-Term Strategic Partnerships.
• Coordinate With Internal Teams—Including Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, And Finance—To Align Procurement Activities With Technical, Operational, And Cost Objectives.
• Support Defense-Specific Procurement Requirements, Including Familiarity With DFARS, Domestic Sourcing Obligations, And Other U.S. Defense Acquisition Expectations.
• Drive Implementation And Continuous Improvement Of Procurement Policies, Procedures, Tools, Systems, And Controls To Ensure Operational Excellence And Audit Readiness.
• Establish Performance Metrics, Reporting Dashboards, And Supplier KPIs To Manage Cost, Quality, Delivery, And Risk Across The Supply Base.
• Collaborate Closely With Logistics Partners To Ensure Effective International Transportation And Freight Management Supporting Production Schedules.
• Perform Other Related Duties As Assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience In Production Procurement Within A Manufacturing Environment;
  Experience In Defense Industry Is Strongly Preferred.
• Demonstrated Success Building And Scaling Procurement And Supply Chain Teams.
• Strong Background In Contract Negotiation, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Management, And Cost-Reduction Initiatives.
• Experience Managing Suppliers, Equipment Vendors, And Licensors.
• Comprehensive Understanding Of Incoterms And International Transportation Practices.
• Experience With Hazardous Goods (IMDG) Transportation, Import/Export Requirements, And Related Regulatory Considerations.
• Strong Analytical, Organizational, And Communication Skills With The Ability To Influence At All Levels Of The Organization.
• Familiarity With Defense Industry Procurement Standards, Including DFARS And Domestic Sourcing Constraints.
• Ability To Work Collaboratively Across Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance,…