Senior Supplier Program Lead – Aerospace & Defense

Saab, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 166,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Principal Supplier Program Manager in Cranston, RI to lead a small team of SPMs and manage supplier performance across development and production programs. You will drive cost control, improve schedules, and resolve quality challenges within Autonomous Underwater Systems (AUS).

The role requires aerospace/defense supply chain experience, ERP/IMS proficiency, and the ability to travel domestically up to 10%. Citizenship for potential security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or an MBA/MS/JD degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Supply chain experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of employees.
• Experience managing supplier performance against Purchase Orders, SoWs, or IMS.
• Comprehensive understanding of the procurement process, including sourcing, qualifying suppliers, placing orders, tracking on-time deliveries, and expediting.
• Experience navigating an ERP system.
• Experience with contracting methods and types.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and creativity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel domestically up to 10% in support of program and business development efforts.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a small team of Supplier Program Managers who manage supplier performance to control costs, improve schedules, and resolve quality challenges within AUS.
• Collaborate with other business segment leaders to standardize supply chain processes.
• Assist with ToT efforts transitioning supply chain execution to Saab, Inc.
• Develop Statements of Work (SoW) when required for ToT programs, service vendors, or developmental hardware.
• Monitor supplier performance against deliverables in Purchase Orders or SoW.
• Build relationships with Saab affiliates and external suppliers to ensure on-time, within-scope, and on-cost deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly internal management reviews.
• Coordinate weekly teleconferences to review PO status, material schedules, and deliveries.
• Track and report metrics on supplier on-time delivery, cost, and risks.
• Develop, track, and update material forecasts for revenue recognition.
• Provide weekly updates to Supply Chain leadership on program milestones and risks.
• Lead cost and labor inputs for proposals.
• Lead QBRs with critical suppliers on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Manage supplier production schedules against the IMS.
• Escalate critical-path issues and propose solutions to leadership.
• Travel between Cranston and Bristol facilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier performance

Cost control

Scheduling

SoW development

IMS

ERP systems

Contracting methods

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS + 12+ yrs exp

MBA/MS/JD + 8+ yrs exp

Tools

ERP system

EVMS

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Principal Supplier Program Manager in Cranston, RI to lead a small team of SPMs and manage supplier performance across development and production programs. You will drive cost control, improve schedules, and resolve quality challenges within Autonomous Underwater Systems (AUS).

The role requires aerospace/defense supply chain experience, ERP/IMS proficiency, and the ability to travel domestically up to 10%. Citizenship for potential security clearance is required.