Senior Supply Chain Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, oversee, and manage STR's strategic sourcing initiatives and category strategies.

• Analyze spending, demand, and market trends to uncover opportunities for savings, consolidation, and risk mitigation.

• Create multi-year sourcing roadmaps and prioritize various initiatives.

• Establish and lead the Supplier Management & Relationship program.

• Manage relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers effectively.

• Implement supplier performance management strategies, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify supplier risks and formulate mitigation plans accordingly.

• Lead comprehensive sourcing events, covering requirements gathering, bid evaluation, and award recommendations.

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to structure and finalize supplier agreements.

• Anticipate business requirements and develop supplier strategies that support growth and enhance program performance.

• Utilize purchasing and ERP systems effectively.

• Employ AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness in Contracts and Supply Chain processes.

• Promote the adoption of sourcing best practices, methodologies, and procurement policies.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

• Propose and assist in implementing process improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in Federal government contracting, specifically with DoD and IC contracts, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead position (or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience).

• Ability to secure and maintain a Government Security Clearance; US Citizenship is mandated by the US Government.

• Demonstrated experience in leading supply chain teams, supplier negotiations, and managing supplier relationships.

• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.

• Capability to operate both strategically and transactionally.

• Willingness to expand expertise into Contracts.

• Cross-functional experience in Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Operations.

• Ability to evaluate and communicate supplier risk, translating complex terms for business stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation abilities.

• Experience in people management, including hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.

• Proven leadership and process improvement experience.

• Proficient in MS Office and contract management systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborative learning environment.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodation during the employment process.