Director Supply Chain - Procurement with Security Clearance

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Job description

As Director Supply Chain - Procurement, you'll drive and improve the development of the supply base. You'll oversee the material purchasing activities for SNC's largest business area. You will adeptly coordinate with executive management, program management and other department managers to ensure the company's material needs, planning and production objectives are supported. You'll drive strategic directives for departmental plans and organizational priorities in supplier compliance, operations compliance, operations support and special orders, as well as guide decisions based on functional objectives and priorities. You will ensure synergy across the BA's multiple purchasing sites. You will evaluate and implement an effective Category Management strategy tailored to the Business Area's needs. You will evaluate current activities in order to identify opportunities for improvement, and in doing so you will ensure Continuous Improvement actions are identified and completed. You will provide leadership and insight into how SNC's state-of-the-art Procurement system can be utilized to further improve your organization's performance. You'll shape a higher level of supplier accountability for performance and sustainability, and guide system and functional integrations of supply chain strategy and execution. 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. Must Haves: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
15+ years' experience leading complex procurement organizations
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions (DFAR)
Demonstrated ability to effectively drive significant continuous improvement
Thorough knowledge commodity, category and sourcing management
Experience managing manufacturing timelines and requirements
Demonstrated competency of supply chain management processes, techniques and compliance
Excellent negotiation strategy skills
Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking
Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to interpret technical requirements
Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decisions
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Estimated Starting Salary Range: $167,490.31 - $230,299.19. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 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. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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