Senior Procurement Leader (Remote) — Strategy & Sourcing

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, life and disability insurance

Stock-based awards

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness platforms access

Job summary

Mercury Systems, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead supplier management and procurement operations for the site, developing strategies to ensure continuity of supply, optimize cost, and uphold quality and compliance.

You will partner with engineering, program management, operations, and quality teams to support production needs and drive enterprise-wide supply chain initiatives, leading a team and shaping procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing environments and supply chain best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex data, forecast needs, and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-range procurement strategies aligned with Mercury Systems’ business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across complex commodities, materials, and services.
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action processes.
• Oversee daily procurement activities including purchasing, planning, expediting, and material readiness.
• Drive cost reduction programs without compromising quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI, engineering changes, and program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, and industry standards, including FAR/DFARS where applicable.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including supplier diversification and inventory optimization.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals; build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Provide direction on workload distribution, performance management, career development, and training.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Procurement operations

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Mercury Systems, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead supplier management and procurement operations for the site, developing strategies to ensure continuity of supply, optimize cost, and uphold quality and compliance.

You will partner with engineering, program management, operations, and quality teams to support production needs and drive enterprise-wide supply chain initiatives, leading a team and shaping procurement policies.