Senior Procurement Leader: Defense Maritime Sourcing

Saronic; Franklin (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous maritime capabilities, seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead supplier management, sourcing, and contract negotiations across multiple sites. You will drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while guiding a growing team of procurement professionals.

You will partner with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials for autonomous surface vessels, leveraging data analytics to shape a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within the defense or maritime industry
• Prior management experience supporting teams of 10+ individuals
• Strong understanding of manufacturing flow, constraints, and execution tradeoffs
• Proven ability to prioritize under pressure and manage competing demands
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality standards.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency within the supply chain.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards, especially those related to defense contracts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure alignment and support project goals and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and supply chain processes

Skills

Supplier Management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Risk Management

Compliance

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous maritime capabilities, seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead supplier management, sourcing, and contract negotiations across multiple sites. You will drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while guiding a growing team of procurement professionals.

You will partner with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials for autonomous surface vessels, leveraging data analytics to shape a