Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work and in person or remote schedule. The Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager is responsible for facilitating DRS Land Systems business by developing, implementing, and overseeing internal controls to ensure supply chain compliance with U.S. Government regulations and Company policy, with particular emphasis on the DFARS Purchasing System and Materials Management and Accounting System (MMAS), as well as broader supplier-facing compliance requirements (subcontract flow-down, supplier quality, trade compliance, and sourcing integrity).

Serves as a functional lead driving consistent compliance practices across procurement, sourcing, and supplier management functions.

Lead the review, maintenance, and monitoring of supply chain-related business systems, including the Purchasing System and MMAS, providing principal review to ensure adherence to company policy and identify risks and areas of concern under limited direction of VP of Supply Chain and in coordination with the Director of Compliance

Provide advice and guidance to senior leaders and procurement/sourcing teams on the complex application of U.S. Government regulations (FAR/DFARS) as they relate to subcontracting, purchasing, and supplier management

Review, recommend, draft, and coordinate implementation of supply chain compliance policies, processes, procedures, and tools, including subcontract flow-down clause management, supplier certification requirements, and sourcing approval controls

Support the development and validation of material basis of estimate (BOE) inputs for customer proposals, ensuring material cost/pricing data is accurate, well-documented, and consistent with Estimating System requirements and applicable FAR/DFARS cost or pricing regulations (e.g., TINA/Certified Cost or Pricing Data)

Drive cross-functional compliance programs spanning Procurement and Supply Chain Management to support business objectives

Serve as the primary compliance interface with internal stakeholders and external customers/agencies on supply chain compliance matters, including responding to audit inquiries and customer assessments

Manage the development, review, and coordination of annual refresher and new-hire training modules related to supply chain and purchasing system compliance

Generate reports and metrics by assembling and consolidating purchasing compliance data from multiple sources to support leadership decision-making

Maintain supply chain compliance files, records, and audit trails in accordance with U.S. Government regulations and Company policy

Lead internal and external audits of the Purchasing System and related supply chain processes; oversee root-cause analysis and corrective action plans (CAPs) to closure

Support ongoing compliance monitoring activities, including self-assessments, supplier audits, and CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review) readiness

Monitor changes in FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations affecting supply chain operations and translate them into actionable policy updates

Participate in business and corporate projects focused on supply chain and procurement compliance

Effectively interpret compliance data and present findings to staff and leadership, responding to questions as needed

Mentor and provide guidance to junior compliance and procurement staff on regulatory requirements

Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals

Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy

Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Special projects and duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field

8+ years of business experience in supply chain, procurement, or compliance roles within DoD contractor environments

Demonstrated understanding of FAR/DFARS purchasing system requirements, subcontract flow-down, and CPSR expectations

Experience supporting material cost/pricing estimates for proposals and familiarity with Estimating System compliance

Experience managing or supporting cross-functional compliance programs

Attention to detail and strong follow-through on assigned tasks

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to travel as necessary to support the…