Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior procurement and supply chain leader in the United States to own program-level performance across schedule, cost, and EAC. You will direct and develop a team of professional buyers and drive strategic sourcing for complex BOMs under FFP contracts and LTAs.

You will also shape procurement policies, analyze supplier performance, and manage capacity planning for high-mix manufacturing in aerospace/defense. This role requires leadership, travel, and strong ERP/MRP skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Business, or related field.
10+ years in procurement or supply chain in aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing; or 7+ years with related Master's.
Minimum 3 years leading procurement teams with hiring and performance management.
Experience managing commercial procurement for complex BOMs under FFP contracts and LTAs.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Experience with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
U.S. citizenship or eligible to work in the U.S.; background check required.

Responsibilities

Own program-level supply chain performance including schedule, cost, and EAC; regular reporting to program leadership.
Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain Buyers; hiring and performance management.
Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of FFP contracts and LTAs across the supplier base.
Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, templates, and digital tools.
Analyze material flow data and supplier performance to identify root causes and drive improvements.
Lead supplier capacity management including tooling, readiness, demand, and throughput.
Drive industrialization of build-to-print and build-to-spec hardware with manufacturing/quality engineering.
Lead first article inspection, production readiness reviews, and process capability.
Assess and govern TRL/MRL progression and create maturation roadmaps.
Integrate supplier production plans into master schedule and recover slipped milestones.
Ensure Supply Chain executes detailed plans and mitigates risks and deviations.
Lead rapid resolution of supplier, quality, and material challenges; escalate when needed.
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Contract Negotiation

ERP/MRP Systems

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Procurement Tools

Job description

Own program-level supply chain performance for commercial programs, including schedule, cost, and Material Estimate at Completion, with regular reporting to program leadership
Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, including hiring, goal-setting, performance management, and professional development
Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of Firm-Fixed Price contracts and long-term agreements across the supplier base
Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, templates, and digital tools
Analyze material flow data, supplier performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to identify root causes and implement improvements
Lead supplier capacity management by assessing capacity, tooling, manufacturing readiness, demand, and throughput
Drive industrialization of build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware with manufacturing and quality engineering
Lead first article inspection, production readiness reviews, process capability, and rate ramp activities
Assess and govern supplier Technical Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level, establishing maturation roadmaps
Integrate supplier production plans into the master schedule and drive recovery actions for slipped milestones
Ensure Supply Chain functions execute detailed plans and implement mitigation strategies for risks and deviations
Lead rapid resolution of supplier, quality, and material challenges, escalating to program and executive leadership when required
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities through reports and presentations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field, or higher
Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing; alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing procurement teams, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
Experience managing commercial procurement for complex Bills of Materials, including build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships under FFP contracts and LTAs
Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement, site visits, and cross-facility collaboration
Hands-on proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Proficiency with advanced procurement digital tools for material estimating, Basis of Estimate creation, and KPI tracking
Experience with procurement for spacecraft systems, space-rated hardware, or commercial spaceflight programs
Experience structuring and managing LTAs with contract manufacturers and build-to-specification suppliers
Experience with should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and supplier performance governance
Ability to present complex procurement data and risk analysis to senior leadership
Experience in high-mix, low-volume or commercially oriented manufacturing environments
Experience with manufacturing industrialization and supplier capacity planning, including production ramp, MRLs, tooling and capacity assessments, and rate readiness
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, procurement strategies, and team leadership within aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. Proficient in managing complex procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence.

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