Subcontract Program Director

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the SPM assessment team in conducting rigorous supplier evaluations to determine capability, risk, and alignment with program requirements.
• Providing formal assessments and data-driven "recommended paths forward" to the program team to guide sourcing and partnership decisions.
• Architecting the Supplier Assessment Program, including the development of standardized assessment agendas, templates, and a formal system for recording improvement activities.
• Developing and maintaining the Supplier Risk/Opportunity Matrix to anticipate potential bottlenecks and identify strategic advantages.
• Serving as the primary escalation point of contact for suppliers; leading engagement meetings with subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Elevating the capabilities of the supply chain team and its interactions with other functions to deliver on operational and financial goals.
• Collaborating with supplier executive leadership to manage strategic relationships.
• Monitoring market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to anticipate potential risks and opportunities to the business.
• Communicates often to Program Office risks/opportunities that the team discovers at the Supply Base.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Requirements

• Strong Manufacturing/Operations background to fully understand how Factories work inclusive of Supply Chain, Planning, Inventory Management, Workforce Capacity, and what the overall Capacity at a Supplier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how supply chain performance is an enabler to business growth.
• Track record of driving transformational change and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong understanding of key elements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Strong presentation skills, capable of briefing at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor's Degree and 10-12+ years’ work experience, or equivalent experience.
• 8 plus years in a highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Broad discipline experience in a multi-plant supply chain environment.
• Experience leading geographically diverse teams.
• Experience with supply chain management software and systems.
• Strong understanding of key elements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).