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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Supply Chain Manager Fellow

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHagerstown, MD, USA$98.6k - $135.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently serving on active duty in the military and eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study; relevant work experience may substitute for the required education.
  • Typically, 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 0–2+ years of management experience.
  • Proficient negotiation skills.
  • Supply chain management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of buyers, subcontract management specialists, and category leads to define, develop, and improve the supply base and ensure it supports company programs.
  • Establish priorities to maintain production schedules and ensure program milestones and delivery requirements are met.
  • Coordinate with executive management, program management, and other department managers to accomplish the company’s material, planning, and production objectives.
  • Prepare capital, contract equipment, and facility requests based on program and company demands.
  • Lead supply chain innovation and efficiency throughout the business area by partnering with departments to support the company’s vision.
  • Serve as a supply chain liaison within the business by collaborating with Operations, planning, and logistics groups.
  • Maximize the capabilities of current procurement management systems and seek new advancements in technology and process.
  • Drive the supply chain discovery process and implement and deploy complex projects.
  • Ensure meaningful supply chain key performance indicators are set, measured, and communicated across the organization.
  • Provide leadership to direct reports, including responsibility for the department’s performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
  • Development and production experience.
  • In-depth working knowledge of commodity, category, and sourcing management.
  • Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements.
  • Ability to read and understand technical requirements.
  • Experience working in supply chain supporting government contracts.
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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