STR - Director of Supply Chain
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Requirements
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government • 14 years of relevant work experience depending on degree (Advanced degree +11 years) • Relevant certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) preferred • Experience in supply chain, Federal procurement, purchasing, or contracting, with at least 6 years in a management or leadership role • Demonstrated expertise in the application of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations • Proven track record of leading complex supply chain organizations and teams including successful negotiations and supplier management in a defense contracting environment • Strong analytical, business judgment, and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners • Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing procurement best practices. • Candidate Attributes: • Collaborative, self-motivated, and results-oriented leader • Committed to excellence and continuous professional development • Innovative thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement practices while maintaining strict compliance • High integrity and professionalism, with a strong sense of accountability • Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $185,000 - $225,000 • Pay Information • The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. • STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. • STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. • STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all direct and indirect procurement activities, from planning through closeout, in accordance with company policies, FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations • Work closely with the business, technical and functional stakeholders to successfully ensure execution of company needs and requirements • Develop and negotiate strategic agreements that leverage STR’s purchasing power, secure quantity discounts, and support long‑term sourcing strategies that drive a competitive advantage • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement • Oversee a secure supply chain including due diligence, supplier qualification, market research, and source selection processes to ensure best value and compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize risk • Direct complex negotiations with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation for STR • Proactively identify, manage and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and support the customer • Oversee supplier sourcing for new opportunities including supplier/teaming strategy, customer proposal support, potential sources, evaluating supplier proposals and quotes for price/cost reasonableness and compliance with contract requirements • Oversee all supply chain systems including the future systems and business approvals needed to support STR’s growth trajectory • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and executive leadership on sourcing, procurement matters, providing expert guidance and timely communication • Develop and implement scalable procurement processes, tools, and best practices to optimize efficiency and support organizational growth • Ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries regarding on time delivery, performance management, order status, changes, cancellations, and returns • Lead or participate in special projects as well as proactively initiate, including process improvement initiatives and system implementations • Develop, monitor and report on real time key procurement metrics, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions as needed • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal regulations and industry trends, ensuring STR’s procurement practices remain compliant and competitive
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