Lead day-to-day engagement with suppliers to execute purchasing actions, including negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.
Create, manage, and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders from initiation through delivery and closeout.
Develop strong supplier relationships to improve responsiveness, resolve issues, and drive favorable cost and schedule outcomes.
Partner with the PMO, Product, and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with program schedules, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including long-lead items, single-source dependencies, and potential disruptions.
Develop recommendations for inventory strategies, including stock levels, safety stock, and reorder points based on demand signals and lead times.
Contribute to the development and refinement of supply chain processes within the PMO to improve efficiency, visibility, and coordination.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
10–15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related roles, preferably supporting hardware or technology programs.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of purchase orders and competing priorities.
Experience working cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and finance teams.
Solid understanding of supply chain risk management and inventory planning concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; willingness to travel as needed.

Supply Chain Lead – Clearance Required

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