Global Material Strategy Lead - Program PM

Leidos LLC; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Long Beach, MS seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to drive material strategy, manage POs, and resolve delays with suppliers. You will mitigate risks, support program budgets, and engage with manufacturing to ensure compliant procurement and timely receipts.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and agile communication to optimize supply chain delivery on customer programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12–15 years of related experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain systems and material procurement.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities for complex decisions.
• Subject matter expert with industry practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of material strategy by managing open purchase orders and supplier accountability.
• Interface with key suppliers, escalate risks, and ensure contractual adherence.
• Summarize program metrics and support procurement approvals and governance.
• Manage procurement from order to receipt and payment within manufacturing.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communications

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA degree + 12–15 years experience or Masters + 10–13 years

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PowerBI

MS Project

Job description

Leidos in Long Beach, MS seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to drive material strategy, manage POs, and resolve delays with suppliers. You will mitigate risks, support program budgets, and engage with manufacturing to ensure compliant procurement and timely receipts.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and agile communication to optimize supply chain delivery on customer programs.