Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, and supplier performance for defense programs.

You will optimize inventory, ensure on-time delivery, and manage risks in compliance with FAR/DFARS and ISO 9001:2015 (AS9100 preferred). You will build and mentor a high-performing team, negotiate complex contracts, collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Finance, and align the supply chain with program objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain within a defense manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supply chain strategy and organizational transformation.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships.
• Experience implementing TIQA, Costpoint modules, and Silicon Expert.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company growth, program demands, and financial objectives.
• Lead procurement, materials management, and supplier performance functions to ensure operational continuity and scalability.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate complex contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, value engineering efforts, and supply base optimization.
• Oversee material planning and inventory management schedules to balance working capital efficiency with production readiness.
• Implement supply risk mitigation strategies to address alternate sourcing and long-lead vendor risks.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ISO 9001:2015, and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Establish and track KPIs related to supplier performance, cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory health.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, and Quality to support program execution.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team with clear performance expectations.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Leadership

Contract negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Vendor relationships

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TIQA

Costpoint modules

Silicon Expert

Job description

• Location 8880 Gorman Road,Laurel, MD, 20723,United States
• Base Pay $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Purchasing
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Contact information

• Name Talent Acquisition Team
• Phone [phone]

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.
Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.
We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain function, including procurement, material planning, supplier performance, inventory strategy, and cross-functional operational alignment. This role provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure materials, components, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with defense contract flow downs regulatory requirements (DOD compliant).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company growth, program demands, and financial objectives.
• Lead procurement, materials management, and supplier performance functions to ensure operational continuity and scalability.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate complex contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, value engineering efforts, and supply base optimization.
  Oversee material planning and inventory management schedules to balance working capital efficiency with production readiness.
• Implement supply risk mitigation strategies to proactively address alternate sourcing, EOL, long lead and high-risk vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS regulations, ISO 9001:2015 required, (AS9100 preferred) standards, and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance, cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory health.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, and Quality to support program execution, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Provide reporting on supply chain performance, cost savings, risk exposure, and improvement initiatives.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products/services
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
  Initiative – Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion
• Customer Service - Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers
• Leadership - Provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator and encourager

Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials management within a defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain strategy and organizational transformation.
• Proven success negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships.
• Implementation of tools such as TIQA, Costpoint modules, and Silicon expert
• Strong background in ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint strongly preferred).
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required.

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.