Sr Supply Chain Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to provide strategic leadership of the entire supply chain function. You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, optimize processes, and manage supplier relationships to ensure program success.

You will mentor a team, manage SSOWs and milestone payments, and collaborate with procurement, engineering and program management to meet cost, schedule and performance goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 11+ years in operations or related area; senior supply chain leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in subcontract management, SOW development, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and contract compliance.
• Strong knowledge of commodity, category, and sourcing management; ability to read technical requirements.
• Proficiency in developing business cases, negotiations, and program-level cost/schedule analysis.
• FAR/DFARS regulatory understanding and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Improve processes to reduce costs and support program goals.
• Mentor a high-performing supply chain team and foster innovation.
• Engage with suppliers, subcontractors and manage SSOWs, requirements, and milestone payments.
• Lead subcontract lifecycle from proposal to closeout; ensure cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; present plans to leadership and customers.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to maintain schedule integrity and optimize performance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Schedule analysis

Risk mitigation

Regulatory compliance

Reading technical requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CPSM certification

CPIM certification

ERP systems

P2P/S2P systems

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

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Are you looking to use your expert supply chain experience and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! The Senior Supply Chain Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for the entire supply chain function. This role is responsible for developing and implementing supply chain strategies, optimizing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of supply chain strategies that align with the company's vision and objectives.
• Continuously improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support program goals.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive strategic engagement with key suppliers and subcontractors, building and maintaining relationships to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant material flow that supports programmatic and technical requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOWs), requirement packages, and milestone payment plans, ensuring clarity, regulatory compliance (including FAR/DFARS as applicable), and alignment with program objectives and schedules.
• Lead, participate in, and represent the company at programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and suppliers, including program reviews, status updates, and the negotiation of program-driven changes.
• Serve as Subcontract Program Manager for large or complex subcontracts as needed, managing the full subcontract lifecycle from proposal input through execution, milestone achievement, and closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, proactively identifying potential risks within the supply chain—including with subcontractors and procured parts—and presenting mitigation plans to senior leadership and customers.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, subcontract management, engineering, program management, and leadership to maintain schedule integrity, resolve technical and schedule issues, and optimize supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive supply chain visibility and achievement of goals.
• Manage the preparation and execution of capital, contract equipment, and facility budgets to support business needs.
• Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced technologies and innovative solutions to drive supply chain excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 11+ years of experience in operations or a related area; relevant experience can substitute for education as specified.
• Extensive experience in subcontract management, including Statement of Work (SOW) development, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and contract compliance.
• In-depth working knowledge of commodity, category, and sourcing management.
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, cost, and schedule analysis skills.
• Highly proficient with developing and presenting business case materials to all levels of the organization to gain understanding, alignment, and action.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulatory requirements, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Candidate must have extensive Supply Chain Management skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale supply chain operations.
• CPSM (all levels) or equivalent.
• Experience working in Supply Chain supporting government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex subcontract portfolios, acting as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contract performance and compliance.
• Experience with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.