Senior Material Program Manager, Global Supply Chain

Via Logic LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across programs, manage open POs, and drive supplier accountability in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment. The role interfaces with suppliers and senior leaders to align value, schedule, and procurement decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense/aerospace supply chains, advanced MS Office skills, and experience with procurement processes, risk management, and program metrics. U.S.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10–13 years in material project management, procurement, or supply chain execution within defense/aerospace/high-complexity industries.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and related systems plus material procurement.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities for complex decisions.
• Subject matter expert with industry practices and standards.
• Self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication at all levels with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work in fast-paced on-site manufacturing environments.
• Strong risk management methodologies.
• Ability to influence across multiple functions to meet performance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Knowledge of AS9100, FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, FCPA, and related laws.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of material strategy by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability.
• Act as primary interface between Leidos and key suppliers, escalating delivery risks and ensuring contractual adherence.
• Articulate value, schedule, and decision points to senior leaders; prepare program metrics.
• Manage project requirements justification, planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Participate in procurements approval processes.
• Propose innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies.
• Mitigate and resolve supply chain challenges for priority deliveries and suppliers.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations with supply chain and program personnel.
• Drive execution of vision and goals for corporate supply chain in line with program needs.
• Develop mitigation plans in coordination with PMO and project team.
• Participate in Program Management Reviews and status meetings.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk management

MS Office

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across programs, manage open POs, and drive supplier accountability in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment. The role interfaces with suppliers and senior leaders to align value, schedule, and procurement decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense/aerospace supply chains, advanced MS Office skills, and experience with procurement processes, risk management, and program metrics. U.S.