Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

AM Default Brand; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General seeks an experienced SCM procurement professional to lead proposal development, supplier engagement, and contract management for government-related programs. You will coordinate with engineering, pricing, and contracts to ensure compliant and competitive bids, while driving cost reductions and supplier performance.

Role requires 5+ years in military/procurement environments, strong SAP/Ariba experience, and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic aerospace/defense setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of professional military purchasing, quality, and program management experience/automotive NPD through full-rate production.
• 3+ years' employee development, commodity management, and manufacturing/development operations experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP and other tools (SharePoint, Teamcenter).
• Experience with cross-functional teams and system integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process proposals for new contracts, issue RFQs, and negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery with suppliers.
• Create and manage subcontracts for AFTC spare parts and services, including urgent Government Depot requirements.
• Lead SCM activities to ensure timely processing of proposals, POs, and contracts and identify suppliers.
• Manage US Government audits related to AFTC procurement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Materials, Pricing, Contracts, and other functions to support new business pursuits.

Skills

Procurement

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

CPSM/CPM or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Teamcenter

SAP Ariba

Job description

AM General seeks an experienced SCM procurement professional to lead proposal development, supplier engagement, and contract management for government-related programs. You will coordinate with engineering, pricing, and contracts to ensure compliant and competitive bids, while driving cost reductions and supplier performance.

Role requires 5+ years in military/procurement environments, strong SAP/Ariba experience, and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic aerospace/defense setting.