Strategic Procurement Lead – Shipbuilding & Defense

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Manager of Procurement to lead production procurement for shipbuilding programs, establish sourcing strategies, and build a high‑performing team focused on supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

The role requires coordinating with Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance and Finance to align procurement with technical and cost objectives, managing supplier relationships, Incoterms and import/export rules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain roles, including leadership of teams.
• Experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DFARS and domestic sourcing constraints.
• CostPoint by Deltek experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the procurement strategy for shipbuilding materials, including steel and raw materials, equipment, bulk materials, consumables, MRO supplies, and services.
• Establish material planning through coordination with production.
• Lead the localization of supply base for key raw materials and equipment to meet Build America Act requirement through the development of supply chain strategy and supplier development.
• Monitor and manage the performance and compliance of shipyard procurement teams.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, qualification, and performance management to support program requirements and long‑term business objectives.
• Manage supply chain risk management activities, including supplier contingency planning, assessment of critical suppliers, and mitigation of disruptions affecting production schedules.
• Oversee delivery schedule management, production material planning integration, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure on‑time availability of critical items.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international logistics requirements, hazardous goods transportation (IMDG), and import/export regulations related to material movement.
• Manage supplier relationships, including licensor and equipment vendor management, contract compliance, and long‑term strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal teams—including Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, and Finance—to align procurement activities with technical, operational, and cost objectives.
• Support defense‑specific procurement requirements, including familiarity with DFARS, domestic sourcing obligations, and other U.S. defense acquisition expectations.
• Collaborate closely with logistics partners to ensure effective international transportation and freight management supporting production schedules.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Supply chain risk

Defense procurement (DFARS)

Incoterms knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CostPoint by Deltek

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Manager of Procurement to lead production procurement for shipbuilding programs, establish sourcing strategies, and build a high‑performing team focused on supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

The role requires coordinating with Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance and Finance to align procurement with technical and cost objectives, managing supplier relationships, Incoterms and import/export rules, and