Associate Supplier Program Manager

Saab•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•$59,900 - $71,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Saab, Inc. has a career opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented Associate Supplier Program Manager (ASPM) to join the Supply Chain team. In this role, you will make significant contributions and gain exposure to a variety of programs while supporting a team of Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers. Additionally, you will provide direct supplier management for a small program, which will give you the opportunity to develop advanced supplier program management skills and supply chain experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
0–2 years of professional or internship experience in project or program management, legal compliance, or business development.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to government acquisition processes, including the U.S. DoD acquisition lifecycle.
Experience with business analysis, strategic planning, or market research.
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, or Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience using project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day execution of a small program, including tracking tasks, schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), EVM-light, schedule health, cost performance, and risk/issue status.
Support Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers by consolidating program data and preparing briefings, dashboards, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Assist with program planning, baseline management, scope control, and documentation (e.g., schedules, risk registers, and staffing plans).
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and forward-looking program planning initiatives.
Contribute to internal reviews, customer meetings, and executive briefings as part of regular program rhythm activities.
Ensure adherence to internal processes, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR and DFARS).
Assist the Business Development and Strategy teams in analyzing portfolio health and strategic growth areas.
Contribute to the development and consolidation of long-term business plans aligned with divisional goals.
Help identify overarching capability themes, emerging requirements, and alignment opportunities across programs.
Support strategic market assessments and internal planning efforts aimed at increasing competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Consolidate program data and insights into strategic roadmaps to inform future investment and sales priorities.