Sr. Supplier Program Manager

Lakeshore Talent; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance (100

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Holidays, floating holidays, sick time

401(k) match

Job summary

Lakeshore Talent is seeking a Senior Supplier Program Manager in Greenwood Village, CO, to lead a team of 4–5 managers. You will oversee supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, and performance while aligning procurement with program timelines and costs.

The ideal candidate has extensive procurement and supply chain experience in aerospace, with strong RFP/RFQ, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Onsite role with relocation support potential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or program management experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Aerospace experience, particularly with satellites, spacecraft, payloads, or technical aerospace systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supplier management principles.
• Experience managing complex aerospace or technical suppliers.
• Experience guiding contract, pricing, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong RFP/RFQ experience.
• Experience forecasting, material availability, supplier capacity, and lead-time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 Supplier Program Managers.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, and performance.
• Guide RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, forecasting, and material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness; implement corrective actions and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership experience

Aerospace experience

RFP/RFQ experience

Forecasting

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

APICS or PMP certification (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with an innovative aerospace and space technology organization to identify an experiencedSenior Supplier Program Managerto join their growing procurement team. This leadership role will oversee a team of 4-5 Supplier Program Managers while managing strategic supplier relationships, negotiations, forecasting, material availability, and supplier performance.

Location:Greenwood Village, CO

Compensation:$155,000 – $175,000 annually

Additional compensation considerations may include:

• Relocation assistance

Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable provisions
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
• Generous 401(k) match

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement:Fully onsite, 5 days per week

This position plays a key role in ensuring supplier commitments align with technical requirements, program timelines, costs, and what the business can realistically deliver. The role works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, Finance, and other cross-functional teams, serving as a critical link between procurement strategy and overall program execution.

The ideal candidate brings strongprocurement and supply chain expertise paired with aerospace or satellite experience, particularly within highly technical payload environments. This is also a process-improvement-focused role, offering the opportunity to build structure, improve supplier management practices, and help shape processes within a growing and evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supplier Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 Supplier Program Managers.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contracts, negotiations, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Guide RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, forecasting, and material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness, implementing corrective actions and risk mitigation as needed.

Procurement & Process Improvement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with program and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across supplier management and procurement processes, creating greater structure, efficiency, and accountability.
• Analyze supplier pricing, proposals, capabilities, and capacity to support cost-effective decisions.
• Ensure procurement decisions and supplier commitments are realistic and aligned with program requirements.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and other teams to resolve supplier issues and support successful program execution.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert, helping teams understand supplier capabilities, costs, risks, lead times, and material constraints.
• Provide leadership with clear reporting on supplier performance, risks, procurement activity, and program status.

Compliance & Cost Management

• Support procurement budgets, cost-control initiatives, and supplier cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure supplier agreements and procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations, including FAR/DFAR.

What We're Looking For

The strongest candidates will bring:

• 10+ years of procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or program management experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Aerospace experience is highly important, particularly experience working with satellites, spacecraft, payloads, or highly technical aerospace systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supplier management principles.
• Experience managing complex aerospace or technical suppliers.
• Experience guiding contract, pricing, and supplier negotiations.
• StrongRFP/RFQ experience.
• Experience evaluating supplier performance using measurable KPIs and metrics.
• Experience with forecasting, material availability, supplier capacity, and lead-time management.
• Experience identifying and mitigating supplier and supply chain risks.
• Demonstrated success drivingprocess improvementin procurement or supply chain environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment where processes and procedures are still being developed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or certifications such as APICS or PMP are a plus.

Systems

• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Experience withOracle Fusionis a plus, but not required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Security clearance experience is a plus but not required.

The Right Personality & Work Style

• Humble and confident— comfortable sharing expertise without needing to be the smartest person in the room.
• Comfortable working with vague or evolving direction.
• Naturally curious and willing to dig into complex problems.
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Comfortable advocating for procurement and supply chain realities, even when that means challenging assumptions or business commitments.
• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes can evolve.

About the Team & Culture

This is a collaborative organization where teams work closely across Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, Business Development, Finance, and other functions. The procurement team is currently growing and evolving, creating an opportunity for this leader to make a meaningful impact on both the team and the processes that support the business.

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape how supplier management operates while working alongside highly technical teams developing innovative aerospace and space systems.