Associate Director, Procurement Strategy
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Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Description:
Description
We are excited to announce our opening for an Associate Director of Procurement Strategy on our Material Operations & Strategy team in the Washington Metropolitan Area. This role will include, but not limited to, managing a team that coordinates with sourcing operations, design engineering, suppliers, production, and logistics in support of Civil, Health and Dynetics programs. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. In addition, the role includes strategic oversight of developing material strategies, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements; oversight of reporting/tracking all program material activities; achieving programs' material budget objectives; overseeing and managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedule; leading sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program); managerial oversight and direct involvement of resolving Supply Chain issues and material cost problems for programs.
This position reports into the Director, Material Operations & Strategy. This role will manage a mix of first-line leaders, Material Project Managers, Supply Chain Engineers, and Material Planners to ensure all program supply chain engineering and procurement requirements are being met across the Civil, Health and Dynetics portfolios. Some travel may be required up to 25%.
Primary Responsibilities
-Serve as a leader in the Material Operations & Strategy organization with oversight of first-line leaders, Material Project Managers, Supply Chain Engineers, and Material Planners in support of Civil, Health, and Dynetics program procurements.
-Lead teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Cost/Value Engineering, Affordability, and Technical Solutions
-Job responsibilities associated with Supplier Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, and Procurement Tool deployments
-Coordinate with suppliers and program/senior leaders on hardware and software selection, maintenance issues, and problem resolution
-Collaborate within supply chain organization, across program and technical leadership, and with suppliers to drive innovative supply chain and technical solutions that meet program requirements
-Project planning, scheduling, coordination
-Lead development of BOMs, ROMs, and resource planning
Basic Qualifications
-US Citizen
-Bachelor's degree and 8+years in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or technical related field. MBA or MS and 6+ years of related experience.
-IT and non-IT/manufacturing Background with experience in Logistics, Warehouse, Transportation,
Supplier Management, Material Pricing, Project Planning, and Proposal Strategy Experience.
-Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement
-Demonstrated experience interfacing across multiple organizations and program levels with minimal supervision
-Excellent written and oral communications skills
-Ability to work under tight time constraints
- Knowledge of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in inventory planning, coordination, and tracking a plus
-PMP, Supply Chain Engineering, HW/SW Maintenance Planning, Earned Value Management, and Proposal Volume Authorship Experience
-Strong understanding of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)
-PowerBI or equivalent experience preferred
Pay Range:
Pay Range $118,300.00 - $213,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
We are excited to announce our opening for an Associate Director of Procurement Strategy on our Material Operations & Strategy team in the Washington Metropolitan Area. This role will include, but not limited to, managing a team that coordinates with sourcing operations, design engineering, suppliers, production, and logistics in support of Civil, Health and Dynetics programs. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. In addition, the role includes strategic oversight of developing material strategies, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements; oversight of reporting/tracking all program material activities; achieving programs' material budget objectives; overseeing and managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedule; leading sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program); managerial oversight and direct involvement of resolving Supply Chain issues and material cost problems for programs.
This position reports into the Director, Material Operations & Strategy. This role will manage a mix of first-line leaders, Material Project Managers, Supply Chain Engineers, and Material Planners to ensure all program supply chain engineering and procurement requirements are being met across the Civil, Health and Dynetics portfolios. Some travel may be required up to 25%.
Primary Responsibilities
-Serve as a leader in the Material Operations & Strategy organization with oversight of first-line leaders, Material Project Managers, Supply Chain Engineers, and Material Planners in support of Civil, Health, and Dynetics program procurements.
-Lead teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Cost/Value Engineering, Affordability, and Technical Solutions
-Job responsibilities associated with Supplier Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, and Procurement Tool deployments
-Coordinate with suppliers and program/senior leaders on hardware and software selection, maintenance issues, and problem resolution
-Collaborate within supply chain organization, across program and technical leadership, and with suppliers to drive innovative supply chain and technical solutions that meet program requirements
-Project planning, scheduling, coordination
-Lead development of BOMs, ROMs, and resource planning
Basic Qualifications
-US Citizen
-Bachelor's degree and 8+years in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or technical related field. MBA or MS and 6+ years of related experience.
-IT and non-IT/manufacturing Background with experience in Logistics, Warehouse, Transportation,
Supplier Management, Material Pricing, Project Planning, and Proposal Strategy Experience.
-Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement
-Demonstrated experience interfacing across multiple organizations and program levels with minimal supervision
-Excellent written and oral communications skills
-Ability to work under tight time constraints
- Knowledge of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in inventory planning, coordination, and tracking a plus
-PMP, Supply Chain Engineering, HW/SW Maintenance Planning, Earned Value Management, and Proposal Volume Authorship Experience
-Strong understanding of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)
-PowerBI or equivalent experience preferred
Pay Range:
Pay Range $118,300.00 - $213,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.