Supply Chain Lead – Clearance Required

LMI

Supply Chain Lead managing procurement and supplier relationships for defense technology solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission readiness in operations and logistics.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day engagement with suppliers to execute purchasing actions, including negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.
Create, manage, and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders from initiation through delivery and closeout.
Develop strong supplier relationships to improve responsiveness, resolve issues, and drive favorable cost and schedule outcomes.
Partner with the PMO, Product, and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with program schedules, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including long-lead items, single-source dependencies, and potential disruptions.
Develop recommendations for inventory strategies, including stock levels, safety stock, and reorder points based on demand signals and lead times.
Contribute to the development and refinement of supply chain processes within the PMO to improve efficiency, visibility, and coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
10–15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related roles, preferably supporting hardware or technology programs.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of purchase orders and competing priorities.
Experience working cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and finance teams.
Solid understanding of supply chain risk management and inventory planning concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementprocurementinventory planningnegotiationrisk managementdata analysispurchase requisitionspurchase orderscost managementschedule management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborative mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration