Procurement Manager

Hanwha Defense USA Inc • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Procurement will lead and develop Hanwha Defense USA’s procurement and supply chain function, primarily focused on production procurement supporting shipbuilding programs. The role establishes sourcing and vendor strategies for efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of materials, equipment, and services essential to production operations. It builds and manages a high-performing procurement team while driving supplier performance, operational excellence, and supply chain resilience across domestic and international operations.

The position is based on-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and requires occasional domestic and international travel. The employee must be a U.S. person as required for access to controlled information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain experience, including team leadership.
• Proven experience in production procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling procurement and supply chain teams.
• Strong background in contract negotiation, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing suppliers, equipment vendors, and licensors.
• Comprehensive understanding of Incoterms and international transportation practices.
• Experience with import/export requirements and related regulatory considerations.
• Familiarity with defense industry procurement standards, including DFARS and domestic sourcing constraints.
• Must be a U.S. person as required for access to controlled information.
• Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Shipbuilding industry experience.
• Advanced degree.
• CostPoint by Deltek experience.
• Experience in the shipbuilding or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead procurement strategy for shipbuilding materials, including steel and raw materials, equipment, bulk materials, consumables, MRO supplies, and services.
• Establish material planning in coordination with production.
• Lead localization of the supply base for key raw materials and equipment to meet Build America Act requirements through supply chain strategy and supplier development.
• Monitor and manage the performance and compliance of shipyard procurement teams.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, qualification, and performance management in support of program requirements and long-term business objectives.
• Manage supply chain risk activities, including supplier contingency planning, critical supplier assessments, and mitigation of disruptions affecting production schedules.
• Oversee delivery schedule management, integration of production material planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of critical items.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international logistics requirements, hazardous goods transportation (IMDG), and import/export regulations related to material movement.
• Manage supplier relationships, including licensor and equipment vendor management, contract compliance, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, and Finance to align procurement activities with technical, operational, and cost objectives.
• Support defense-specific procurement requirements, including familiarity with DFARS, domestic sourcing obligations, and other U.S. defense acquisition expectations.
• Collaborate with logistics partners on international transportation and freight management supporting production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager