Description
At Leidos, you will be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of its diverse and talented people, who are dedicated to its customers' success.
As a Manager, Global Supply Chain, you will manage a team of Subcontracts professionals, provide strategic leadership, and act as a key interface between Leidos management and senior Contracts and Global Supply Chain management.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Managing the team's workload, making assignments, and setting clear expectations
- Applying thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting and experience providing creative solutions to business and program requirements
- Leading negotiations and execution of strategic long-term agreements with key suppliers
- Collaborating with Contracts, Supply Chain, Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and other stakeholders
- Identifying and mitigating complex issues or risks for the managed subcontract portfolio
- Translating supplier data into executive-ready insights, recommendations, and action plans
To qualify, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience
- Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government-approved purchasing system
- Successful background of using negotiating skills to maximize organizational return, minimize risk, and improve price and terms and conditions position
- Ability to communicate clearly, including presenting status updates and issues to senior management, internal partners, and suppliers
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoW security clearance
- US citizenship
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense and Federal programs
- Working knowledge of CPSR compliance, NIST SP 800-171, and cyber/supplier readiness requirements
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies
- Relevant professional certification
- Experience working with RF, electronic warfare, missile, radar, SATCOM, aviation, space, manufacturing, or advanced defense technology supply chains