Position Overview
QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager with presence, to lead and oversee company-wide supply chain operations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on expertise across supply chain management, logistics, procurement, and compliance to ensure efficient, compliant, and reliable support of a wide range of Defense systems, equipment, and components. The position is based within the contiguous Franklin, MA area, with potential travel as required. Duties include:
Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, plan, and manage supply chain procurement operations for complex systems, components, and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives, cost targets, and program requirements.
Procurement
- Oversee sourcing, acquisition activities to support ISR and defense-related operations.
- Ensure procurement activities are cost-effective, timely, and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze RFPs, identify potential procurement risks/opportunities. Advise delivery teams and management on business strategies for proposals.
- Responsible for implementing CPSR procedures and ensure procurement subcontract files are documented per company policy and procedures.
- Develop sourcing lists for various services to support the development of requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid and interview potential suppliers.
- Cultivate solid business relationships with suppliers to enable advantageous terms and conditions
- Familiar with proposal support and a proactive leadership commitment
- Consult with delivery teams to track procurement schedule deadlines, progress, etc.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, FAR/DFARS, contract terms, and internal policies.
- Oversee documentation and reporting throughout the supply chain lifecycle.
- Must be familiar with Contractors Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure performance, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Lead issue resolution and negotiate solutions that minimize risk and disruption on price and terms and conditions
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks impacting cost, schedule, or performance.
- Develop contingency plans to maintain continuity of operations.
Performance Reporting & Analytics
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to measure supply chain performance, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain resilience.
- Champion best practices, automation, and optimization efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with program management, engineering, operations, and logistics teams to ensure integrated supply chain execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred, particularly in ISR, defense, government, or technology-driven environments.
- Strong understanding of U.S. government contracting environments, FAR/DFARS, and compliance frameworks.
- Participated in a Contractors Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
- Understand how to write a price analysis and obtain supporting documentation to support the analysis.
- Proven leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skill with a positive attitude.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, supply chain management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting ISR, defense, aerospace, or complex technical programs.
- Professional certifications such as CSCP or CPSM.
- Experience with ERP platforms, supply chain optimization, and analytics tools.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $134,800 -163,000 K USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
