Supply Chain Manager

Summary

Redwire is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain to lead day-to-day supply chain operations at the Huntsville, AL site, including procurement, materials management, supplier management, and logistics, in support of defense and aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site supply chain operations, including procurement, materials management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the site procurement team, setting clear priorities, balancing workload against program need dates, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Execute supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures established at the global level, and contribute to their continued development and improvement.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with the FAR and DFARS, contract-specific flowdown requirements, and company procurement procedures.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready procurement files, including evidence of competition, price and cost analysis, and single/sole-source justifications, in support of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and government audits (e.g., DCMA).
• Perform and review price and cost analysis on procurement actions of varying complexity, applying a strong understanding of FAR procurement processes and procedures.
• Flow down applicable terms and conditions and FAR and DFARS clauses to suppliers through purchase orders and agreements, and manage supplier acknowledgment of those requirements.
• Support compliance with counterfeit and EEE parts avoidance requirements (DFARS 252.246-7007/-7008), the Berry Amendment, specialty metals restrictions (DFARS 252.225-7009), and other domestic sourcing requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, terms, and long-term agreements to drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and lead-time reduction.
• Manage supplier performance across on-time delivery, quality, and cost metrics; lead supplier corrective actions and recovery plans when performance falls short of program requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single/sole-source dependency, obsolescence, long-lead material drivers, and foreign sourcing exposure.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and periodic supplier reviews in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance to align supply chain execution with program schedules and business objectives.
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance, including supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost efficiency.
• Support demand planning, ERP (Odoo) data integrity, and process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, and agility.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, market trends, and best practices in defense procurement and supply chain management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (CFCM/CPCM, CPSM, CSCP, APICS) are desirable.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in the aerospace and defense industry, including direct experience purchasing in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, including flowdown requirements, with a demonstrated record of placing compliant procurements across a range of complexity and dollar values.
• Experience performing price and cost analysis, documenting source justifications, and building compliant procurement files; experience with procurement actions above the TINA threshold is preferred.
• Familiarity with CPSR requirements or experience supporting purchasing system reviews and government audits is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, which may include supervising buyers, mentoring and supporting peers, leading supplier and program meetings, or driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Prior direct supervisory experience is a plus but not required; this role is well suited to a senior procurement professional ready to step into people leadership.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings and managing complex, high-value supplier relationships.
• Experience administering subcontracts or supplier agreements supporting multiple concurrent programs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or Oracle) and procurement data analysis, using data-driven insights to support decision-making and process improvement.
• Familiarity with ITAR and EAR requirements and experience operating in an export-controlled procurement environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet program need dates.
• Experience with UAS/UAV products, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles is desirable.
• A commitment to continual learning and growth, as a leader and in the field.