Senior Manager of Supply Chain

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Develop and manage strategic sourcing programs and category strategies aligned with business and financial objectives.
  • Analyze spend, demand, and market trends to identify savings, consolidation, and risk-mitigation opportunities.
  • Build multi-year sourcing roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility.
  • Lead supplier management programs and maintain relationships with strategic vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Implement supplier performance management through scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and improvement initiatives.
  • Identify supplier risks across financial, operational, geopolitical, and compliance areas and develop mitigation plans.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluation, bidding, and award recommendations.
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and KPIs to achieve optimal total value.
  • Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to structure and finalize supplier agreements.
  • Drive adoption of procurement policies, sourcing best practices, AI-enabled tools, and process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of federal government contracting experience with DoD and Intelligence Community contracts, including 3+ years supervising or leading teams; alternatively, a master’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience leading supply chain teams and managing supplier negotiations, performance, and relationships.
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations, with the ability to apply federal acquisition policies.
  • Ability to operate strategically and transactionally and willingness to expand expertise into contracts.
  • Cross-functional experience with Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Strong negotiation, supplier-risk communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
  • Experience hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, purchasing or ERP systems, and contract management systems.
  • Experience with AI-enabled tools or willingness to apply AI to contracts and supply chain processes.

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $168,000–$210,000.
  • Collaborative learning environment supporting technical development and recognizing employee contributions.
  • Opportunities to work on advanced defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, sensing, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence programs.
  • Positions available near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.

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