[Hiring] Material Project Manager @Leidos

Role Description

Leidos is excited to announce an opening for a Material Project Manager on our Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL. The Material Project Manager (MPM) works as part of a team and focuses on execution of material strategy across the program by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability. In addition, the role includes, but is not limited to:

• Identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements.
• Achieving program material budget objectives.
• Managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedule.
• Participating in sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program).
• Resolving Supply Chain issues for the program.
• Resolving program material cost problems.

The MPM reports to the Material Operations & Strategies Associate Director, is directly aligned to the Program Manager, and represents Material Operations & Strategies on customer programs. The MPM is an extension of the corporate shared services for supply chain related support.

You’ll also be responsible for all activities associated with researching and recommending cost-effective purchase arrangements. You’ll work closely with the Manufacturing organization to review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and to obtain additional information considered necessary. You’ll also work with the Manufacturing organization to actively manage the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices. Some travel may be required.

We’re looking for someone who is energetic, resilient, and creative in supporting corporate reporting requirements throughout program manufacturing execution obligations. You’ll promote a team atmosphere and help cultivate improved communication lines with agile problem-solving solutions.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience, in material project management, procurement, or supply chain execution within Defense, Aerospace, or high-complexity industries.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems, along with material procurement.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities to understand and facilitate complex supply chain decision-making.
• Expert knowledge of industry practices, advanced techniques, and solutions within a professional discipline to develop new standards, processes, and solutions.
• Proven ability to be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting efforts to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced situation with continuous innovation and flexibility in an on-site manufacturing environment.
• Excellent risk management methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate and effectively influence across multiple functions to achieve supply chain performance requirements.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Working knowledge of customer flow-through requirements such as AS9100, FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and public law.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs.
• PowerBI experience.
• Previous mechanical or electronic manufacturing environment experience a plus.

Benefits

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people, who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Company Description

Leidos’ Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include:

• Enterprise and mission IT.
• Large-scale intelligence systems.
• Command and control.
• Geospatial and data analytics.
• Cybersecurity.
• Logistics.
• Training.
• Intelligence analysis and operations support.

Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.