Senior Procurement Leader – Maritime & Defense

Saronic; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with Match

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch

Unlimited drinks & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead direct and indirect sourcing for autonomous maritime systems supporting the DoD. You will build and guide procurement teams across multiple sites, onboard reliable suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials while upholding quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and development of a cost-effective global

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 defense or maritime industry.
• Prior management experience supporting teams of 10+ individuals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing flow, constraints, and execution tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus.

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

Procurement

Team leadership

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Saronic Technologies seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead direct and indirect sourcing for autonomous maritime systems supporting the DoD. You will build and guide procurement teams across multiple sites, onboard reliable suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials while upholding quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and development of a cost-effective global