Are you looking to advance your career and flex your project management and supply chain skills in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Sr Supplier Management Specialist, you'll plan and implement activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. You'll ensure the availability of materials from supply chain, as scheduled. You may lead a matrixed supplier management team in managing and facilitating assigned supply chain's program execution and identify, mitigate and resolve risks/issues, as well as facilitating supply chain's performance of government contracts in a supply chain management team environment. You'll partner with the Program Office, Engineering, Operations and Business Management in developing and establishing target prices and schedules for assigned suppliers and then execute within that plan. Within constructs of the execution plan, you'll guide a matrixed team in managing and facilitating all relevant supply chain's program execution and identifying, mitigating and resolving risks/issues to ensure all work products meet cost, schedule and technical requirements. Additionally, your responsibilities will include reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements. Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

Create the Program-level Subcontract Management Plan, including strategy, structure, roles reporting responsibilities, and communication plan Lead, programmatic and technical meetings with the subcontractorsMay be delegated Control Account Manager responsibilities from Program Manager May be responsible for make / buy assessmentsMay be assigned as the Subcontract Program Manager for a given, large and/or complex subcontract – executing the role of Program Manager for the given subcontractResponsible for the coordination between supply chain and the program, ensuring supply chain personnel responsible for supplier performance execute to their schedules and deliver on milestonesIf assigned to a platform, product line, BU or product support team, collaborate and communicate potential long-term investment strategies to reduce lead-time and costIdentify and coordinate the need for alternate/additional sources to the program and engineering to improve competition and leverage - be the supply chain architect on the proposal or program, delivering a competitive, capable, compliant program supply baseArticulate and communicate subcontract and major procurement status, risk & opportunity management, and issues with corresponding recovery plans to all stakeholdersDevelop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontractWithin proposal or program setting, lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments and Basis of Estimate requirements and supporting strategies on behalf of supply chain Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors, providing program updates, needs and status, requesting and communicating program-driven changes and needsProvide supply chain strategy and status to external customers As required, track and coordinate EVM metrics to all stakeholdersEnsure subcontract management teams are staffed to requirement needsEnsure problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner as the liaison between SCM and the programIdentification of potential sources of supplyDevelopment of source selection strategy, criteria and planning, including participation in Make / Buy assessmentsDevelop and document labor and non-labor program Basis of Estimates associated with subcontracts and major procurementsDevelop program/technical requirements documentsSupport technical evaluation of proposals for content and qualityLead the development of source selection plans, communicate and justify results to program leadershipProvide subcontractor and critical supplier related input into customer proposalEnsure subcontractors’ milestone payment plans are aligned with program expectations, budget and plansDevelop preliminary Subcontract Management Team for successful new program start-up

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 4 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsMust be able to apply data sets for effective management of their assigned suppliersExperience managing programsKnowledge of program management and subcontract management techniquesThe ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Technical/Engineering/Finance degree. Higher education (postgraduate) may substitute for relevant experience.Experience with Program ManagementBasic understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier ManagementExperience with any of these areas: working in defense, aircraft, aerospace, electronics, software and/or other high tech industriesExperience in any of these areas: multiple phases of product cycle to include prototyping, development, qualification, certification, LRIP (Low Rate Initial Production), FRP (Full Rate Production) and SustainmentUnderstanding in Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives, including Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programsExperience in any of these areas: Risk and Opportunity Management, EVMS, Material Sale Forecasts, ERP/MRP, Gate ReviewsProgram Management Professional (PMP) or applicable Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certificationsCertification by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM)Ability to travel approximately 10% of time on average

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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