Senior Procurement Leader — Top Secret

SAIC; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Manager in its Business Management—Procurement Leadership within the Army and Navy Business Group in Charleston, SC, to lead complex material procurements, BOM items, and long lead items in a fixed-price environment. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and extensive FAR/DFAR knowledge, with a focus on supplier collaboration and program continuity.

You will oversee procurement lifecycle activities, drive performance metrics, and mentor a diverse team across programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across complex material procurements including BOMs and long lead times.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and identify second sources.
• Provide leadership and management of the procurement function for assigned programs.
• Establish staff performance metrics and guide career development.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 18 years experience

Master's degree + 15 years experience + 8 years managerial

4 extra years in lieu of degree

Tools

Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAIC seeks a Senior Manager in its Business Management—Procurement Leadership within the Army and Navy Business Group in Charleston, SC, to lead complex material procurements, BOM items, and long lead items in a fixed-price environment. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and extensive FAR/DFAR knowledge, with a focus on supplier collaboration and program continuity.

You will oversee procurement lifecycle activities, drive performance metrics, and mentor a diverse team across programs,