Supply Chain Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

We are seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead supplier and subcontractor management for complex, highly engineered manufacturing programs supporting government customers. This individual will be responsible for managing supplier performance from contract award through program completion while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, contracts, and program management teams to ensure successful execution.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with exceptional communication skills, sound business judgment, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and subcontractor activities from contract award through closeout, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Develop and execute supplier management strategies that support overall program execution.
• Monitor supplier schedules, deliverables, and technical milestones to ensure successful program performance.
• Track supplier performance through established metrics and drive corrective actions when required.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Contracts, and Program Management to resolve supply chain issues and maintain production schedules.
• Support proposal efforts, supplier selection, and new business pursuits.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, subcontract cost management, and resource planning.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Ensure compliance with subcontract requirements and applicable government regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and strengthen supply chain processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, procurement, subcontract management, or strategic sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years supporting U.S. Government or government-contracted manufacturing programs.
• Experience managing supplier performance from contract award through program completion.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
• Experience using ERP/MRP procurement systems.
• Strong understanding of subcontract management principles and supplier performance management.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contractual terms and conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to make sound business decisions.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product development and production.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as business needs require.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting highly engineered products within aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience working on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, production readiness, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.