Hybrid Director Supply Chain Assurance na SNC

As Director Supply Chain Operations, you'll develop, review and approve significant purchase order packages to ensure compliance with our processes and procedures, and all laws and regulations. You'll perform periodic reviews of overall supplier quality and delivery performance, build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure our long-term competitiveness, source supplier alternates and ensure a healthy supply chain, consistency of supplier quality and competitive pricing. You'll participate in contract strategy, development, review and negotiations for critical programs, support proposal activities to price bill of materials to ensure appropriate cost justification and documentation, and coordinate all procurement activities cross-functionally to ensure program continuity.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Summary:

Do you enjoy being the resident expert mentoring others in Supply Chain Assurance?  Join our team! As Director of Supply Chain Assurance, you'll support SNC, its Supply Chain organization, and its customers and missions by leading the Supplier Quality, Procurement Compliance and Supply Chain Risk Management efforts.

The Director of Supply Chain Assurance will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and performance of the SNC supply chain within the Aerospace and Defense industry. This position will manage key areas including Procurement Compliance, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all supply chain activities adhere to regulatory requirements and company standards, while continuously improving supplier performance, quality, and delivery.

Your primary role is to ensure supplier performance to SNC and its missions, meeting supplier delivery, quality, service, cost and technical requirements through the entire subcontract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Procurement Compliance:

• Oversee Contractor Procurement System Reviews (CPSR) to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and internal policies

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

• Monitor and audit procurement activities to identify and mitigate risks

• Process and Procedure Management:

  Develop, implement, and manage supply chain processes and procedures in alignment with company policies and industry best practices

  Ensure all supply chain activities are documented, standardized, and continuously improved

  Provide training and support to supply chain teams on processes, procedures, and compliance requirements

2.     Supplier Quality Assurance:

• Lead team of Supplier Quality Engineers

• Manage supplier quality assurance programs to ensure suppliers meet the required quality standards

• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and conduct regular performance reviews

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Supplier Performance, Quality, and Delivery:

  Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, including quality and delivery standards

  Drive initiatives to improve supplier performance, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency

  Foster strong supplier relationships and partnerships to support business objectives

  Develop and maintain an Approved Supplier List (ASL) by evaluating supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and conducting regular audits to foster strong supplier relationships and guarantee a reliable supply chain.

  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and update the ASL, incorporating feedback and market trends to support strategic sourcing decisions and optimize procurement processes.

3.     Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including cybersecurity threats and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

• Develop and maintain risk management strategies to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity

• Monitor global supply chain trends and emerging risks to proactively address potential disruptions

• Lead interaction with SNC supply base to ensure CMMC requirements are understood and met

• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures within the supply chain

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance and address vulnerabilities

Qualifications The Employee Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field of study

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Thorough knowledge of best practices to support UCC, FAR, DFAR, CFR, CAS, and TINA statutes.  In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR, and CMMC requirements

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, risk management, and compliance

• Proven experience in supplier cyber-security capability and maturity

• Experience managing supplier on-time delivery and identifying systemic problems in the supply chain

• Demonstrated competency of the most appropriate purchasing activity such as purchase order, contract, blanket purchase orders, and supplier stocking arrangements

• Excellent negotiation strategy skills

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

• Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to interpret technical requirements

• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decisions

Qualifications We Prefer

• Typically 10-12 years of relevant experience; 7+ years demonstrated experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field within the Aerospace and Defense Industry. 

• Higher-level degree may substitute for required education

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

• Experience working in CostPoint, Ivalua and/or other ERP systems

• Experience utilizing Source-to-Pay, P2P or similar tools

• Relevant certifications in supply chain management or procurement (CPSM, CPIM, CSSP, CPM etc.)

• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose

• Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction

• Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space  and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $167,490.31 - $230,299.19. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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