Strategic Material Project Manager (Global Supply Chain)

Leidos; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Long Beach, MS seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across the program, manage purchase orders, resolve delays, and drive supplier accountability.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing to review requisitions, manage procurement from order to receipt, and support program risk mitigation. Travel may be required and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience in material project management, procurement, or supply chain execution within Defense, Aerospace, or high‑complexity industries.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills at all levels both internally and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of material strategy across the program by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability.
• Act as the primary interface between Leidos and key suppliers, escalating delivery risks and ensuring contractual adherence.
• Articulate value and impact to senior leaders; compile program metric data and statistics.
• Perform project management activities including planning, execution, and evaluation.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Education

BA or higher in a related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PowerBI

Job description

Leidos in Long Beach, MS seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across the program, manage purchase orders, resolve delays, and drive supplier accountability.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing to review requisitions, manage procurement from order to receipt, and support program risk mitigation. Travel may be required and strong communication skills are essential.