Director - Supply Chain

Communications & Power Industries•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement transformation and supplier strategy in a high-reliability satcom manufacturing environment. This role is anchored to our Kilgore manufacturing operation, with the option to be based in Plano. Candidates located in Plano should expect to maintain a consistent on-site presence in Kilgore (several days per month) to stay closely aligned with operations, supplier execution, and cross-functional teams. You will directly influence cost structure, supplier performance, and operational readiness across a ~$100M spend portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic ownership and execution depth.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of progressive supply chain/procurement experience, including 5+ years leading teams in manufacturing or defense environments.
Strong background in procurement-led environments (not purely logistics/materials).
Proven success in complex negotiations, supplier development, and DFAR/FAR compliance.
Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and operational efficiency.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems—JD Edwards strongly preferred.
Track record leading transformation initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or digital enablement).
Executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels.
Able to travel between Texas locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute procurement strategies aligned to growth, margin expansion, and supply continuity.
Establish governance, KPIs, and decision frameworks that connect sourcing activity to business outcomes.
Build organizational capability, elevating team performance and succession readiness.
Develop and optimize a high-performance supplier network supporting satcom and high-compliance manufacturing requirements.
Lead complex negotiations (pricing, LTAs, terms & conditions) with strict adherence to DFAR/FAR requirements.
Implement supplier segmentation, scorecards, and performance management routines to drive measurable improvements.
Own supplier risk strategy, ensuring continuity in a constrained and compliance-driven supply base.
Establish KPI frameworks tied to cost, supplier performance, and working capital.
Leverage JD Edwards (JDE) to drive forecasting alignment, procurement visibility, and decision-making rigor.
Partner with Finance and Operations to translate procurement strategy into P&L impact.
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and digital initiatives to modernize procurement processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
Ensure full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements (DFAR/FAR, customer-specific mandates).
Optimize ERP configurations and procurement workflows to improve scalability and reporting accuracy.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align sourcing strategy with production requirements in Kilgore.
Act as the primary supply chain interface to executive leadership and key customers.
Standardize best practices across sites while maintaining operational agility at the plant level.