Supply Chain Manager

Aleron; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a temporary assignment in Merritt Island, FL.

The role entails close collaboration with Space Systems, overseeing supplier management, subcontract negotiations, and performance across cost, schedule, and technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• 8+ years procurement experience in defense environment.
• 8+ years experience managing suppliers and developing RFPs.
• 8+ years experience leading complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and maintain supplier network.
• Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain to meet client needs.
• Conduct procurement from sourcing to ordering per General Procurement procedures.
• Provide SME on procurement strategies and tactics.
• Lead development of Statements of Work and RFP/Q processes.
• Review quotes and proposals for accuracy and cost reasonableness.
• Negotiate subcontracts and supplier agreements including terms.
• Manage supplier performance, cost, schedule, and delivery.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Cost scheduling performance

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Risk management

Vendor relationships

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Employment Type: Temp (6 - 10 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Compensation: $54.80 - $66.00/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity:

• Position will work closely with the Space Systems line of business of the client with responsibilities including management of suppliers, negotiation of subcontracts and managing aspects of cost, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance.
• This job needs an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead in all supplier qualification efforts, including development and maintenance of supplier network.
• Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/work-packages (services), matching the client's requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct the procurement process from sourcing to ordering, in order to fulfil business needs and provide the internal customers with valued services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines, to full customer satisfaction.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization on procurement strategies and tactics.
• Participate in the development of Statements of Work and lead RFP/Q process, including requests for ROMs.
• Lead the review of quotes and proposals for accuracy, compliance and price/cost reasonableness.
• Lead negotiation of subcontracts and other supplier agreements, including negotiating cost and other terms and conditions.
• Identify supplier risks and propose mitigation actions, Help managing the development of the suppliers when necessary.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization on procurement strategies and tactics.
• Provide leadership and manage all aspects of project execution, including management of supplier performance, cost, schedule and delivery.
• Track and manage supplier contractual milestones such as supplier engineering specification schedule, supplier procurement schedule, supplier manufacturing schedule, and supplier delivery schedule.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies and approve invoices for payment after validation with the stakeholders.
• Reinforce contractual coverage, define and implement supplier score cards/KPIs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 8+ years of procurement experience in the defense environment.
• 8+ years of experience managing suppliers, including evaluation of suppliers and development of Requests for Proposals.
• 8+ years of experience in leading complex contract negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in working on complex programs within the aerospace industry.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to organize, forecast, establish, implement, and execute goals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills.
• Satellite Software engineering: Basic understanding of spacecraft software systems, including ground control software, telemetry, command, and data handling (TCDH) systems.
• Systems integration: Top level knowledge on integrating software with flight hardware and understand the challenges of the integration.
• Testing & validation: Familiarity with unit, integration, and system testing, including simulation and verification of satellite software behavior.
• Program & project management: Oversee subcontractor deliverables, aligning them with project milestones and SDRLs.
• Contract law & compliance: Understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable export control regulations for defense/space contracts.
• Procurement & sourcing: Experience in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding subcontracts; managing work packages, SOW.
• Price analysis: Ability to assess subcontractor cost proposals, perform cost and price analysis, and ensure compliance with client cost terms.
• Supplier performance management: Monitor subcontractor delivery, quality, and compliance; resolve performance issues and expediting delays.
• Aerospace & defense contracting lifecycle: Understanding of acquisition life cycle, proposal writing, and contract closeout.
• Defense/Space software development standards: Familiarity with DoD/Aerospace software quality assurance, security, and certification requirements.
• Negotiation & vendor management: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, negotiate terms, and resolve disputes.
• Attention to detail: Critical for compliance with technical specs, contract clauses, and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Clearly articulate technical and contractual requirements to both technical teams and management.
• Risk management: Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and compliance risks in subcontracted work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Project, Excel, Power Point), SAP.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance.
• 10% Domestic and International.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, and able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment, or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment, or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas, including uneven surfaces.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.