Senior Supplier Program Manager

Saab

Senior Supplier Program Manager responsible for supplier relationships and material deliveries at Saab, Inc. Leading the Supply Chain team to ensure timely execution of projects.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeEast Syracuse • Florida, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,200 - $115,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic management of various suppliers and their material deliveries.
Directly manage multiple subcontractor suppliers and monitor their performance against deliverables documented in a Statement of Work.
Coordinate and lead weekly Supply Chain team meetings to review the status of purchase orders, material schedules, and anticipated deliveries.
Conduct quarterly Supplier Program Management reviews, presenting supplier performance data to stakeholders, including Supply Chain leadership and the Program Management Office.
Track, maintain, and report metrics related to supplier on-time delivery and supplier risks.
Develop, track, and update material forecasts that contribute to the timely recognition of forecasted revenue commitments to the business.
Provide weekly updates to Supply Chain leadership on program accomplishments, milestones, current actions, and risks.
Lead and/or participate in efforts to provide material cost and labor inputs for proposal efforts.
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical suppliers covering supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
Lead resolution of technical and programmatic supplier issues.
Assist with metrics, reporting, continuous improvement, and other strategic initiatives.
Travel up to 25% annually, both domestically and internationally, in support of program execution and business development efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience, or MBA/MS/JD degree with 3+ years of experience.
Comprehensive understanding of the procurement process (sourcing, qualifying suppliers, placing orders, tracking on-time deliveries, and expediting).
Experience navigating an ERP system.
Experience with contracting methods and types.
Analytical thinking and problem solving, with the ability to apply sound judgment and creativity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Financial acumen, including the ability to determine cost reasonableness.
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Secret Security Clearance.

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 processsourcingqualifying suppliersplacing orderstracking on-time deliveriesexpeditinganalytical thinkingproblem solvingfinancial acumencontracting methods

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipstrategic managementcreativitysound judgmentcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Secret Security Clearance