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Saab

Lead Supplier Program Manager

Saab

. Lead strategic management of key suppliers and oversight of material deliveries.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,700 - $150,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic management of key suppliers and oversight of material deliveries.
  • Coordinate and facilitate weekly teleconferences to review purchase order status, material schedules, and delivery commitments.
  • Track, maintain, and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery and supplier risk indicators.
  • Develop, maintain, and update material forecasts to support accurate revenue recognition and program planning.
  • Provide weekly updates to Supply Chain leadership on program performance, milestones, key actions, and risks.
  • Lead and/or support cost and labor input development for proposal efforts.
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical suppliers, focusing on performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Lead resolution of supplier-related technical and programmatic issues.
  • Support metrics development, reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and other strategic Supply Chain activities.
  • Travel approximately 25%, both domestically and internationally, in support of program execution and business development.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s/JD/MBA with 6+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, supplier qualification, purchase order management, expediting, and on-time delivery performance.
  • Experience working within an ERP system.
  • Knowledge of contracting methods and contract types.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and creativity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to assess cost reasonableness.
  • Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  • Wellness and employee assistance resources
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement lifecyclesourcingsupplier qualificationpurchase order managementexpeditingon-time delivery performanceanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsfinancial acumencost assessment
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipstrategic managementcreativitysound judgment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeJDMBASecurity Clearance