Defense Supply Chain Lead: BOM Savings & Sourcing

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Management Professional with a defense-focused background. You will develop supplier relationships, source military-grade components including circuit-card level parts, and drive BOM cost reductions through strategic sourcing.

This role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain secret clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and at least five years in defense supply chain procurement.

Qualifications

• US citizen with ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management within the defense technology sector.
• Demonstrated expertise sourcing components for military-grade electronics and circuit-card assemblies.
• Proven ability to drive BOM cost reductions through negotiation, supplier optimization, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of defense industry supplier regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or repair/overhaul environments; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage, and optimize supplier relationships within the defense technology ecosystem.
• Source, evaluate, and procure components for military-grade electronic systems, including circuit-card-level parts and assemblies.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic negotiation, supplier performance analysis, and deep knowledge of buyer best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date BOMs, identifying opportunities to reduce costs or improve component performance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and production teams to meet schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Conduct supplier assessments and support audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and availability of specialized components to inform sourcing strategies.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and logistics coordination.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the supply chain function.

Skills

Communications

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Defense industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supply chain analytics tools

Job description

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Management Professional with a defense-focused background. You will develop supplier relationships, source military-grade components including circuit-card level parts, and drive BOM cost reductions through strategic sourcing.

This role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain secret clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and at least five years in defense supply chain procurement.