Strategic Procurement Lead, Supply Chain & BOM

• Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes

• Reviews and manages a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements

• Evaluates bids and recommends suppliers and components aligned to program objectives, ensuring award execution through order completion

• Coordinates supply chain activities at Richardson site to maintain BOM health, part readiness, supplier alignment, and material availability

• Partners with procurement teams to prioritize material shortages, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting production

• Provides regular reporting to Operations leadership on supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans

• Analyzes complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives

• Plans and executes assigned work independently, establishing priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables

• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives

• Utilizes ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs

• This role requires up to 10% travel, generally involving short trips a few days at a time, up to twice per month

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or program operations support, with exposure to supplier management, material planning, and cross-functional coordination
• Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
• Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations

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Hard Skills

• supply chain management
• procurement
• material planning
• supplier management
• Bill of Material (BOM) management
• reporting
• problem solving
• cross-functional coordination
• order execution
• material readiness

Soft Skills

• communication
• collaboration
• prioritization
• independent work
• judgment
• stakeholder engagement
• time management
• detail-oriented
• adaptability
• leadership