Strategic Material Project Manager (A&D)

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager for the Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on executing material strategy, managing POs, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability across programs.

Requirements include a BA or Masters with extensive material procurement and supply chain experience, ability to work on-site in Huntsville, and eligibility for DoW security clearance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 12–15 years of material project management or Masters with 10–13 years.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Expert knowledge of industry practices and standards (AS9100, FAR, ITAR, FCPA).
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of material strategy and manage open purchase orders.
• Interface with suppliers, escalate risks, and ensure contractual adherence.
• Articulate value, schedule and decision points to senior leaders.
• Compile program metrics and data for reporting.
• Manage project requirements justification, planning, execution and evaluation.
• Support procurements through approval processes and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate with suppliers to resolve supply chain issues.
• Drive vision and goals for the corporate supply chain team.

Skills

Supply Chain

Procurement

Analytical thinking

Communications

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

BA degree

Masters degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PowerBI

MS Office (Excel, Project)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager for the Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on executing material strategy, managing POs, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability across programs.

Requirements include a BA or Masters with extensive material procurement and supply chain experience, ability to work on-site in Huntsville, and eligibility for DoW security clearance. Travel may be required.