Sierra Space · 2 months ago
Sr Manager, Procurement
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. As the Sr Manager, Procurement, you will lead a team to define, develop and improve the supply base, ensuring support for Sierra Space programs while driving supply chain innovation and efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialists and category leads to define, develop and improve the supply base
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
Act 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
And more
Company
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69B2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
Recent News
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