
Material Program Manager, Development & Strategy
- Tucson, AZ
- $82,000-164,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create, manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP) to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through contract closure.
- Provide Supply Chain support for program Gate activities and ensure IPDP compliance for the program and tailoring when applicable.
- Owner of the supplier management process (i.e., Supplier Risk/Opportunity Management Plan, supplier performance, Small Business plan development and execution, metrics, international issues, develop/evaluate front end of the business strategy, the Collaborative Agreement process, etc.), and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
- Working at the front end of the business, the MPM identifies and secures Supply Chain resources to support the capture plan and manages the Supply Chain content of the proposal pipeline.
- In this highly visible role, you will Engage with PMO leadership on material strategy development and execution.
- Develop, negotiate, and lead implementation of long-term supplier contracts.
- Influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function, including Engineering, Quality, Document Management, and Operations as well as with parties external to the organization and company.
- Lead Development and Obsolescence projects, including oversee new Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) creation, monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues, proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the supplier’s performance, facilitate supplier requests for product and process changes, and track inbound material through induction and delivery.
- Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance.
- Typically requires: A University Degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General, Industrial, or Operations and a minimum of five (5) years of Supply Chain experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years experience of Supply Chain experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment.
- Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs)
- Working knowledge of PRISM/SAP
- Experience coordinating strategies and managing tactical execution
- Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
- Experience with procurement, MPR, receiving, cost estimating, finance and/or negotiations
- Experience interfacing directly with Program teams.