Strategic Supply Chain Leader - Defense & Procurement

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, and supplier performance for defense programs.

You will optimize inventory, ensure on-time delivery, and manage risks in compliance with FAR/DFARS and ISO 9001:2015 (AS9100 preferred). You will build and mentor a high-performing team, negotiate complex contracts, collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Finance, and align the supply chain with program objectives.

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain within a defense manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supply chain strategy and organizational transformation.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships.
• Experience implementing TIQA, Costpoint modules, and Silicon Expert.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company growth, program demands, and financial objectives.
• Lead procurement, materials management, and supplier performance functions to ensure operational continuity and scalability.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate complex contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, value engineering efforts, and supply base optimization.
• Oversee material planning and inventory management schedules to balance working capital efficiency with production readiness.
• Implement supply risk mitigation strategies to address alternate sourcing and long-lead vendor risks.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ISO 9001:2015, and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Establish and track KPIs related to supplier performance, cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory health.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Finance, and Quality to support program execution.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team with clear performance expectations.

Conocimientos

Supply chain strategy

Leadership

Contract negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Vendor relationships

Forecasting

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

TIQA

Costpoint modules

Silicon Expert

Descripción del empleo

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, and supplier performance for defense programs.

You will optimize inventory, ensure on-time delivery, and manage risks in compliance with FAR/DFARS and ISO 9001:2015 (AS9100 preferred). You will build and mentor a high-performing team, negotiate complex contracts, collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Finance, and align the supply chain with program objectives.