Senior Supply Chain Leader - Procurement & Ops; A&D

• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategies, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.

• Support, reviews and assess request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

• Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and ensure adherence to the plan.

• Work closely with Operations, Planning and Finance functions to optimize planning and supply chain cycle to meet development requirements.

• Support and engage with various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve supply chain issues and serve as supply chain SME for other functional areas.

• Lead projects to enhance Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement.

• Support supply chain lead for internal and external audits regarding material and cost validations.

• Set objectives and guides others on execution/approach for achievement of developmental results.

• Explain policies, practices, and procedures and may influence others.

• Problems faced are difficult and require consideration of multiple variables and courage to make risk-based decisions.

• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Industry experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Experience with supply chain, vendor management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation and/or performance management.
• ERP work experience, i.e., SAP.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Prior experience as a Materials Program Manager, proposal experience applying FAR standards is preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and multi-site leadership is preferred.
• Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering Related Subject is preferred.
• Project management experience is a strong plus.
• Existing Secret clearance is preferred.

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Hard Skills

• supply chain management
• vendor management
• risk assessment
• performance management
• project management
• RFP management
• cost accountability
• key performance indicators
• EAC management
• IMS management

Soft Skills

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• negotiation
• influencing
• collaboration
• decision-making
• organizational skills
• strategic thinking
• adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. government issued security clearance
• Secret clearance