Supply Chain Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads all procurement, strategic sourcing, subcontract management, material planning, supplier quality coordination, and purchasing operations
• Maintains operational oversight of inventory management, shipping & receiving, and material control sections
• Develops long-term supply chain strategies aligned with business growth objectives
• Establishes performance metrics that drive supplier performance, procurement efficiency, cost savings, and schedule performance
• Serves as the Company's principal authority for Contractor Purchasing System (CPSR) compliance
• Maintains a purchasing system capable of successfully passing DCMA CPSR reviews with minimal findings
• Develops, implements, and continuously improves policies, procedures, work instructions, and internal controls supporting CPSR compliance
• Coordinates all CPSR preparation activities, Government data calls, document production, and corrective action implementation
• Monitors regulatory changes affecting procurement practices and implement required policy and procedural updates
• Partners with Contracts, Finance, Legal, and others to ensure purchasing system integrity
• Ensures purchasing activities comply with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and customer-specific contract requirements
• Oversees sole-source procurements, subcontract negotiations, cost and price analyses, supplier evaluations, and procurement documentation
• Supports proposal development through supplier engagement, pricing strategy, subcontract planning, and material cost estimating
• Ensures appropriate contract clause flow-downs are incorporated into purchase orders and subcontracts
• Develops sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity
• Led supplier qualification, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Manages strategic supplier relationships and negotiates favorable commercial terms
• Identifies and mitigates supplier risks affecting production, quality, cybersecurity, and compliance
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations
• Supports DCAA, DCMA, customer, and internal audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressive Supply Chain or Procurement experience
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a leadership role supporting Aerospace & Defense or Federal Government contracting
• Demonstrated experience maintaining or operating within a CPSR-compliant purchasing system
• Thorough knowledge of: FAR / DFARS procurement requirements, CPSR review criteria, Cost and Price Analysis, Procurement file documentation, Subcontract administration, Source selection documentation
• Experience leading procurement policy development and internal control programs
• Experience managing procurement teams within a regulated manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or supply chain management
• 10 - 13 years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• CPSM, CPCM, PMP, APICS/ASCM, or similar professional certification
• Experience leading a successful DCMA CPSR with an approved purchasing system
• Experience supporting DCAA accounting system reviews and Government audits
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems
• Experience supporting classified Government programs