Bombardier · 21 hours ago
Supply Chain Agent, Defense Proposal
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expBombardier is a leader in designing, building, and maintaining high-performance aircraft. The Supply Chain Agent for Defense Proposal will lead the planning and coordination of supply chain proposal inputs, ensuring compliance and competitiveness while collaborating with various departments.
AerospaceCommercialGovTechManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, coordination, and submission of all supply chain proposal inputs in response to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
Partner with procurement, contracts, engineering, finance, legal, and program management to ensure proposal accuracy, compliance, and competitiveness
Interpret and flow down FAR, DFARS, and international contract requirements into supplier RFP packages and BOE justifications
Establish and maintain a centralized pipeline view of all current and upcoming defense supply chain proposal activities
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and reporting on proposal progress, risks, and resource needs
Support make-or-buy analysis, supplier quoting, and cost estimating strategies aligned with Bombardier’s defense business objectives
Review and validate supplier inputs to ensure cost realism, historical pricing alignment, and compliance with DoD cost principles
Participate in internal and customer-facing proposal reviews, audits, and fact-finding activities
Ensure export control and ITAR/EAR compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle
Maintain documentation to support DCAA/DCMA audit readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal, procurement, or supply chain roles
Familiarity with the U.S. DoD acquisition process, including RFP structures, flow-downs, and compliance standards
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and international defense contracting practices
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
U.S. Citizenship required due to contract and security requirements
Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations, Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC), and supply chain security principles
Understanding of cost estimating, supplier negotiations, and BOE development in a defense context
Preferred
Prior proposal experience preferred
Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or a government contracting environment
Experience with proposal pricing tools (e.g., ProPricer) and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
Benefits
Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program
Company
Bombardier
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bart Demosky
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Romero
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-11
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