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Blue Canyon Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Material Program Manager

Lafayette, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Blue Canyon Technologies is a small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, addressing complex challenges in space. The Sr. Material Program Manager will lead supply chain activities, manage material program strategy, and ensure program competitiveness and performance throughout the contract lifecycle.

AerospaceIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Primary POC for Business Development to collect the proper material cost including material escalation over the period of the contract for accurate proposals

Partnering with the Program Manager, Engineering, Operations and Business Management in developing a program material budget & schedule and then execute within that plan

Maintain active quotes for LLM with a focus on cost savings and schedule

Primary POC for Small Business Plans, execution of contracts plan and reporting of data

Ensure that the proposal’s cost and actuals are aligning

Alignment with company processes, procedures and forms, government requirements and flow downs, ERP system, and process improvements

Support supplier forecast, cash flow, and program milestone execution

Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc

Develop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontract

Creates, manages, and executes material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP)

Provides comprehensive supply chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable

Coordinates cross-functionality with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and others to develop solutions for project challenges

Occasional travel may be required

Participates in program activities throughout the entire program lifecycle, from pre-proposal through contract closure. Support program-level gate reviews and Estimates at Completion (EAC)

Supplier Schedule/MRP and Critical Path Analysis - identifies tasks critical to SC and updates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manages SC and other IMS tasks to ensure completion to plan

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Supply chain managementNegotiation skillsProject managementMaterial pricingSupplier managementCost estimatingMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to display good judgement and solve problems in the absence of an obvious clear path

Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards regardless of the circumstance

Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow for successful work in a diverse environment with numerous internal and external customers

Demonstrated willingness to prioritize the success and goodwill of the team over one's own self-interest

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally

Working knowledge of supply chain and related systems, procurement, receiving, cost estimating, and finance

Able to coordinate strategies and manage tactical execution

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work, and Power Point

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Preferred

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

Supplier management and/or Subcontract management experience

Supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and finance

Translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements

Material pricing/estimating and proposals

Managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget

Preparing and presenting presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders

Working knowledge of PRISM (SAP)

Strong skill level in MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, etc.)

Familiarity with the Gate review process

Ability to lead or support negotiations (price, schedule and supplier exceptions to terms and conditions)