Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary$110,000 to $145,000 USD
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Project Management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience in procurement, supplier management, contracts, supply chain, or commercial program execution within aerospace, defense, robotics, manufacturing, or other hardware-focused industries.
- Previous experience in a fast-growing startup or similarly dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of U.S. government contracting, defense programs, and export-controlled environments, including ITAR and EAR regulations.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts, commercial terms, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong ability to collaborate with engineering teams and translate technical program requirements into supplier execution plans.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with FAR, DFARS, government contract flow-downs, prototype procurement, or technical hardware sourcing is considered a strong advantage.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier-facing execution for technical hardware programs, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier communications, delivery tracking, and issue resolution.
- Translate engineering and program requirements into clear supplier actions while ensuring material availability and schedule adherence.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier terms, including payment schedules, delivery commitments, warranties, cancellation clauses, intellectual property protections, and risk allocation.
- Review supplier proposals, quotations, and contractual terms to proactively identify commercial and operational risks.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and program leadership to align procurement activities with technical priorities and project milestones.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments while driving timely escalations when necessary.
- Support procurement within government and export-controlled environments by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and supplier requirements.
- Contribute to the development of scalable supplier management processes that balance speed, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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