Senior Director Supply Chain

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Fitchburg, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior, enterprise-level position that provides strategic depth and execution capacity across the full scope of Corporate Supply Chain responsibilities including supply chain risk management, commodity strategy, market intelligence, strategic sourcing, and demand planning alignment. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain, this position will work closely with Corporate and Business Unit leadership to build and mature DRS's supply chain capabilities at an enterprise level. The role is designed to provide leadership flexibility, the specific portfolio of responsibilities will be shaped based on the candidate's strengths and the evolving priorities of the organization, which currently include standing up a proactive supply chain risk illumination function, supply chain risk planning, and strengthening DRS's strategic sourcing posture across critical commodity categories. Mature enterprise supply chain capability that anticipates disruptions, protects margins, and positions DRS to compete and execute more effectively across its defense and commercial program portfolio. Tailor sourcing strategies consistent best value, delivery assurance, risk mitigation, quality and cost effectiveness. The candidate must be comfortable leading change, navigating ambiguity, clearly establishing/facilitating/communicating project plans and deliverables, while closely partnering with the Business Units and functional stakeholders. This position is a remote/hybrid position, working from a home office with ability to support travel~30-50% to Business Units and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required
Minimum 15+ years of progressive supply chain management experience, with experience in a senior leadership role
Familiarity with DoD programs, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and the defense industrial base — including experience supporting government programs across development, production, and sustainment phases
Demonstrated experience identifying and managing supply chain risks across multiple commodity categories; ability to translate macro market signals into program-specific risk assessments and mitigation actions
Experience developing commodity strategies, leading LTA negotiations, and implementing pricing protection mechanisms for defense or industrial programs
Working knowledge of SIOP or S&OP processes; ability to connect financial forecasts to material-level supply chain planning and risk analysis
Ability to communicate complex supply chain analysis to senior leadership and executive audiences; strong cross-functional influencing skills in a matrixed organization
Excellent presentation skills and experience presenting to senior executives internally and externally
Ability to work effectively/independently in Remote/hybrid position, working from a home office with ~30-50% travel to Business Units and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and operate DRS’s supply chain risk illumination capability by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks across commodities, geographies, suppliers, and market dynamics; maintain the enterprise risk register with impacts and mitigations.
Monitor macro market signals (geopolitics, export controls, pricing, allocations, disruptions, capacity/logistics constraints) and translate them into actionable, leadership-ready intelligence and briefings.
Support external engagements on supply chain risk (industry forums, government working groups, defense industrial base initiatives) as directed.
Develop and maintain commodity strategies for assigned categories (e.g., critical minerals/rare earths, electronics/semiconductors, mechanical/structural, CCA, cable/harness, OEMs/distributors).
Identify and recommend sourcing levers (LTAs, price protection, volume commitments, strategic inventory) to reduce volatility, disruption, and allocation exposure.
Evaluate and recommend AOC investments, providing material identification, quantity estimates, and dollar-value risk assessments to support go/no-go decisions.
Partner with BU Supply Chain Directors and Finance to translate the Financial Operating Plan into material-level demand signals by program, product family, and commodity.
Identify demand visibility gaps that create risk (long-lead, sole-source, critical materials) and drive process/governance improvements to close gaps.
Maintain the enterprise supply chain risk management policy (mitigation spectrum, process/tools, reporting cadence) and monitor mitigation execution, variances, and lessons learned.
Lead or support cross-functional risk reviews with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Contracts to ensure escalation and mitigation closure.
Mature DMSMS and obsolescence management policies, processes, tools, reporting, and closed-loop action planning.
Lead or support internal teams/working groups (e.g., risk illumination function, Critical Materials Working Group, commodity/program-focused teams) and mentor BU supply chain professionals.
Define business and intelligence requirements for supply chain risk tools and analytics (informing priorities without owning IT architecture/development).
Develop and maintain relationships with key strategic suppliers in high-risk/strategic commodity categories.
Lead or support supplier risk engagement (critical mineral disclosures, sub-tier traceability, supplier development for constrained/fragile supply positions).

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours