Director Supply Chain - Procurement

Director Supply Chain - Procurement

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.

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.

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 regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.