Project Representative (Supply Chain/Procurement)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the identification and execution of supplier action plans for investment and development to ensure successful expansion of the supply base
• Monitor program risks, identify potential roadblocks, and make recommendations for resolution
• Maintain program documentation, develop reports, presentations, and other materials to provide status of supply base improvements to stakeholders at all levels
• Track initiative performance for the successful completion of short and long term goals including SDF Return on Investment as it relates to enterprise goal of 1 + 2 by 2028
• Develop and implement program-specific processes, procedures, databases and repositories, and communications plans
• Continuous interaction and coordination with the Program Office, Planning, Materials Management, Operations, Contracts and Estimating, Engineering, Design-Build, Supplier Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Legal, and Facilities to support enterprise objectives
• Support supply base-related engagements with external organizations including Congressional visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience in either Supply Chain Management, Program Office, Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and/or Strategic Sourcing
• Proven experience in project management, including metrics development, progress reporting, and driving accountability
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Candidate must have proven ability to work in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of teamwork and communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Skills

• Well-developed organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively interface with internal and external customers as well as all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities, apply innovative thinking and problem solving, resolve complex problems, and identify risks and opportunities
• Prioritize work and lead multiple, concurrent tasks
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in both writing and orally
• Data analytics skills
• A strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well organized, possess the desire to learn, grow, and lead
• Maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations