Deputy Program Manager And Supply Chain Lead

ProSidian Consulting, LLC•Baldwin, AR

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian seeks a Deputy Program Manager and Supply Chain Lead to oversee procurement, supplier performance, and delivery recovery for the Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support effort. The role supports a Department of Defense acquisition environment focused on mission readiness, controlled materiel, traceability, and secure delivery to military installations. The position leads supply chain activities that help assess, integrate, sustain, and improve deployable medical systems. Its scope includes procurement strategy, commercial sourcing, supplier qualification, availability forecasting, and delivery recovery to support materiel readiness. The position supports management and financial consulting, acquisition and grants management, and business program and project management activities for CP DEPMEDS product support and materiel integration. The role is full-time, regular, W-2 exempt, with no overtime pay. It is hybrid, with work performed on and off client sites in the continental United States. Government coordination is based at ACC-APG Natick in Natick, Massachusetts; component package delivery is at Pine Bluff Arsenal in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where travel and on-site support may be required. Contractor operating facility locations are to be determined. English is the workplace language. The Deputy Program Manager and Supply Chain Lead may act on behalf of the Program Manager within delegated authority. Government substitution approval, funding approval, and materiel disposition are outside the role’s authority. U.S. citizenship is required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable. ProSidian may require background checks and drug testing for designated positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or logistics.
At least 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
At least 3 years of experience in defense or federal logistics, or in regulated equipment procurement.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Analyze requests for quotations (RFQs), evaluate suppliers, and negotiate commercial terms.
Apply purchase order controls, track purchases, expedite deliveries, and review certificates of conformance.
Plan demand, anticipate supply risks, and maintain materiel traceability.
Apply sound commercial judgment and coordinate across procurement, quality, and other teams.
Use project management methods and tools to prioritize work, meet milestones, and adapt to changing requirements.
Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, and close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Relevant DoD or military sector experience; functional and technical expertise in the areas supported by the role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the procurement strategy in line with applicable acquisition controls.
Direct commercial sourcing, supplier qualification, and due diligence for manufacturers and distributors.
Coordinate with suppliers, quality, and finance teams to track supplier performance, purchase orders, and material availability.
Forecast availability and monitor long-lead items, supply constraints, and obsolescence risks that could affect delivery.
Execute purchases and manage purchase orders once the required purchasing authorization is in place.
Coordinate material substitutions only after obtaining Government approval.
Develop and coordinate recovery actions when supply shortages or delays threaten delivery milestones.
Coordinate with the Program Manager, suppliers, procurement and quality teams, and Government supply sources.
Maintain sourcing files and prepare supplier performance, supply shortage, and delivery recovery reports.
Act on behalf of the Program Manager within delegated authority.