Sr Manager, Procurement

Sierra Space • Louisville, CO

48d

About The Position

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your supply chain experience and leadership skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As the Sr Manager, Procurement, you will lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialist and category lead to define, develop and improve the supply base and ensure its support to Sierra Space programs. You'll establish priorities to maintain production schedules to support program milestones and delivery requirements, as well as coordinate with executive management, program management and other department managers to ensure the company's material, planning and production objectives are supported. You'll prepare capital, contract equipment and facility requests based on program and company demands. Additionally, you'll lead supply chain innovation and efficiency throughout the Business Area by partnering with departments to support the company's vision. You'll lead as a supply chain liaison within the business by collaborating with Operations, planning, and the logistics groups. You'll drive innovation by maximizing capabilities of current procurement management systems and seek out new advancements in technology and process. You'll drive the supply chain discovery process, lead implementation and deployment for complex projects. You'll ensure meaningful supply chain KPIs (key performance indicators) are set, measured and communicated across the organization to drive visibility on goals, as well as provide leadership to direct reports, including responsibility for your department's performance, and leading negotiation efforts for major contracts.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, or other related discipline and typically eight (8) years or more of relevant experience; higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Experience leading, managing, and growing teams
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements
• Excellent negotiations skills
• Candidate must have Supply Chain Management experience

Nice To Haves

• Current/Active DoD US Security Clearance preferred
• Experience with satellite product lines preferred
• Experience with FAR/DFAR procurements preferred
• Experience working in Supply Chain supporting government contracts
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialist and category lead to define, develop and improve the supply base and ensure its support to Sierra Space programs.
• Establish priorities to maintain production schedules to support program milestones and delivery requirements
• Coordinate with executive management, program management and other department managers to ensure the company's material, planning and production objectives are supported.
• Prepare capital, contract equipment and facility requests based on program and company demands.
• Lead supply chain innovation and efficiency throughout the Business Area by partnering with departments to support the company's vision.
• Lead as a supply chain liaison within the business by collaborating with Operations, planning, and the logistics groups.
• Drive innovation by maximizing capabilities of current procurement management systems and seek out new advancements in technology and process.
• Drive the supply chain discovery process, lead implementation and deployment for complex projects.
• Ensure meaningful supply chain KPIs (key performance indicators) are set, measured and communicated across the organization to drive visibility on goals
• Provide leadership to direct reports, including responsibility for your department's performance, and leading negotiation efforts for major contracts.

Benefits

• Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees