Supply Chain Management Professional

Apogee Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Supply Chain Management Professional to source components for military-grade electronic systems and optimize BOM costs. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and adherence to defense industry regulations.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and production teams to meet schedule, quality, and technical requirements, while maintaining accurate BOMs and coordinating logistics to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management within the defense technology sector.
• Citizenship US and ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Experience sourcing components for military-grade electronics and circuit-card assemblies.
• Knowledge of defense industry supplier regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage, and optimize supplier relationships within the defense technology ecosystem.
• Source, evaluate, and procure components for military-grade electronic systems, including circuit-card-level parts and assemblies.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic negotiation, supplier performance analysis, and deep knowledge of buyer best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date BOMs, identifying opportunities to reduce costs or improve component performance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and production teams to meet schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Conduct supplier assessments and support audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and availability of specialized components to inform sourcing strategies.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and logistics coordination.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the supply chain function.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance eligibility

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supply chain analytics tools

Job description

Location: US-AL-Huntsville

Job ID: 2026-2165

Category: Logistics

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee Engineering is supporting Duotech Services, LLC (DSL), by helping identify and engage qualified candidates for this opportunity.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is a technology provider to the U.S. DoD since 1982, specializing in the repair and sustainment of Mil/Aero platform electronics subsystems and the design and production of cost-effective RADAR systems and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Having completed repairs or upgrades for over 12,000 unique NSNs for 40+ U.S. Military allied countries around the world, DSL is a uniquely capable engineering services firm actively supporting the global sustainment of mission-critical warfighting capabilities.

Duotech Services, LLC (DSL) is seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Management Professional with a strong background in the defense technology sector. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of relevant experience focused on developing and optimizing supplier relationships, sourcing components for military-grade electronic systems down to the circuit-card level, and applying buyer expertise to drive down bill of material (BOM) costs. This individual will play a key role in strengthening our supply chain operations and ensuring the timely procurement of high-quality components for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

Establish, manage, and optimize supplier relationships within the defense technology ecosystem.

Source, evaluate, and procure components for military-grade electronic systems, including circuit-card-level parts and assemblies.

Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic negotiation, supplier performance analysis, and deep knowledge of buyer best practices.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date BOMs, identifying opportunities to reduce costs or improve component performance.

Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and production teams to meet schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

Conduct supplier assessments and support audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements.

Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and availability of specialized components to inform sourcing strategies.

Manage purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and logistics coordination.

Support continuous improvement activities across the supply chain function.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, supply chain management, or a closely related field.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management within the defense technology sector.

Additional Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise sourcing components for military-grade electronics and circuit-card assemblies.
• Proven ability to drive BOM cost reductions through negotiation, supplier optimization, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of defense industry supplier regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or repair/overhaul environment supporting defense systems.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Additional Information

Location: Huntsville, AL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: 25%