Supply Chain Manager

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technological innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real‑world problems with cost‑effective solutions… that work.

SARA is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and experienced Supply Chain Manager to support activities out of our Colorado Springs location. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long‑standing programs and new programs supporting our customers.

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and own all supply chain functions in support of all company programs and associated initiatives. This role has direct responsibility for purchasing, inventory and materials management, shipping and receiving, and supply chain systems and tools, and provides day‑to‑day leadership to the purchasing and materials teams.

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for ensuring all supply chain activities are executed in full compliance with FAR, DFARS, CPSR, and company policies, while supporting company‑wide cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives. This position plays a critical role in audit readiness, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and the effective flow of materials across the organization.

• Supply chain leadership and organizational ownership
• Regulatory and audit readiness
• Process design and system implementation
• Risk management and supplier performance management
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration

• Directly manage and lead the purchasing, inventory/materials, and shipping & receiving teams
• Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations across the supply chain organization
• Develop and maintain supply chain policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with CPSR and DCMA expectations
• Serve as the primary supply chain interface with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, and Finance

• Ensure end‑to‑end compliance with FAR, DFARS, CPSR, and applicable flow‑down requirements
• Own supply chain readiness for CPSR audits, DCMA reviews, and internal audits
• Ensure compliant source selection, price analysis, negotiation documentation, and purchase order files
• Oversee proper handling of ITAR/EAR‑controlled items and government‑furnished property (GFP)

• Oversee all purchasing activities, including requisition processing, RFQs, negotiations, and purchase order issuance
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management for defense‑qualified vendors
• Ensure consistent application of contractual terms, conditions, and flow‑down clauses
• Drive cost control initiatives while maintaining compliance and supply continuity
• Resolve supplier performance issues related to quality, delivery, or cost

• Own inventory management and material control processes across all company locations, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
• Plan, execute, and certify annual full physical inventory audits at all company sites, including reconciliation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Establish and optimize material planning, MRP, and demand forecasting processes
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve inventory control systems, ERP/MRP tools, and supporting technologies
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reduction of excess and obsolete material
• Ensure proper controls for serialized, lot‑controlled, company‑owned, and government‑owned material, including tools and test equipment where applicable

• Oversee shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate receipts, documentation, and timely delivery
• Ensure compliance with contractual shipping requirements, export controls, and documentation standards
• Implement processes…