What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Supply Chain Management position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 114453
The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.
Job Summary
Join Leonardo DRS Land Electronics as a Procurement Supervisor supporting Government programs across Huntsville, AL and Melbourne, FL. This role leads a Procurement team in a high-volume, quick-turn environment, ensuring CPSR-compliant purchasing that meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations. The position supports a diverse mix of COTS materials, high-value complex electronics, and build-to-print shipping and packaging solutions, while driving workload prioritization, supplier issue resolution, cross-functional coordination, and team development to ensure efficient, compliant procurement execution.
Job Responsibilities
• Supervise day-to-day procurement execution; set priorities, maintain urgency, and hold the all parties (procurement team, internal teammates, and suppliers) accountable to meeting their required commitments
• Ensure CPSR-compliant purchasing from requisition through PO placement and file documentation for your team and your own PO files
• Support and improve department policies/procedures; lead process improvements projects and work cross-functionally
• Lead negotiations; apply knowledge of contract terms and practices to minimize risk and achieve success to meet internal and external goals
• Manage supplier performance and issues end-to-end; drive follow-through, communicate expectations, and support supplier visits as needed
• Monitor metrics (on-time delivery, cycle time, spend profile, cost savings/avoidance); take corrective action when required
• Consolidate requisitions where appropriate to leverage pricing and reduce administrative effort
• Track placement-to-need-date performance and identify recovery actions to support program delivery requirements
• Research and analyze cost/price data to support price analysis and cost reduction initiatives
• Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; perform special assignments as directed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field with 3 years’ experience and 2 years leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills; strong customer interface capability
- Ability to work effectively in a quick-turn, high-volume environment supporting Government programs
- Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills; working knowledge and use of price analysis
- Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements; ability to adhere to applicable procurement/contract laws
- Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints/build-to-print documentation
- This position is remote; however, the ideal candidate will reside within commuting distance of Huntsville, AL or Melbourne, FL to support onsite collaboration and business needs as required
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
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