Lead Supply Chain Proposal Professional
About The Position
Saab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Proposal Professional to support proposal development and execution efforts across all business areas. This position involves coordinating efforts across multiple Supply Chain functions to gather essential information. Responsibilities include: Independently manage the Supply Chain contribution to complex proposals involving the design, engineering, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of complex solutions across all of Saab's business units. Coordinate and consolidate all Supply Chain inputs required to support proposal responses, including material costs, basis of estimates (BOEs), consolidated bills of materials (BOMs), and subcontractor cost analysis. Ensure Supply Chain proposal inputs are accurate, compliant, and reflect the business unit’s strengths and capabilities. Review and analyze solicitations and related documents, ensuring the final proposal product is compliant and delivered on schedule. Navigate and flow down applicable FAR/DFARS contract requirements as part of the proposal development process. Partner with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop cost estimates for both material and labor. Represent Supply Chain in meetings with the Business Development team and Proposal Center team. Provide recommendations to Supply Chain leadership on cost strategy and communicate recommendations to cross-functional leaders. Research and analyze historical data and develop costing models to support proposal efforts. Support programs with required audit responses when requested by the end customer. Collaborate with stakeholders across the U.S. and interdivisional affiliates. Maintain professional accountability for work products and deliverables. Demonstrate strong competency in contractual and financial acumen. Contribute to Supply Chain metrics, reporting, continuous improvement, and other strategic initiatives. Travel 10 - 25% annually, both domestically and internationally.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree with 8+ years of experience, or MBA/MS/JD degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
- Effective writing and comprehension skills to support proposal strategy, development, and execution governed by U.S. Government regulations.
- Strong negotiation skills and strategies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building and leading through influence.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels.
- Experience effectively communicating externally with customers or suppliers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Experience navigating and resolving FAR/DFARS requirements.
- 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.
- As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on Department of Defense proposals and contracts.
- Prior experience in Operations or Supply Chain Management.
- Ability to analyze proposals and bills of materials.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage the Supply Chain contribution to complex proposals involving the design, engineering, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of complex solutions across all of Saab's business units.
- Coordinate and consolidate all Supply Chain inputs required to support proposal responses, including material costs, basis of estimates (BOEs), consolidated bills of materials (BOMs), and subcontractor cost analysis.
- Ensure Supply Chain proposal inputs are accurate, compliant, and reflect the business unit’s strengths and capabilities.
- Review and analyze solicitations and related documents, ensuring the final proposal product is compliant and delivered on schedule.
- Navigate and flow down applicable FAR/DFARS contract requirements as part of the proposal development process.
- Partner with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop cost estimates for both material and labor.
- Represent Supply Chain in meetings with the Business Development team and Proposal Center team.
- Provide recommendations to Supply Chain leadership on cost strategy and communicate recommendations to cross-functional leaders.
- Research and analyze historical data and develop costing models to support proposal efforts.
- Support programs with required audit responses when requested by the end customer.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the U.S. and interdivisional affiliates.
- Maintain professional accountability for work products and deliverables.
- Demonstrate strong competency in contractual and financial acumen.
- Contribute to Supply Chain metrics, reporting, continuous improvement, and other strategic initiatives.
- Travel 10 - 25% annually, both domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
