Material Program Manager

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. Assist in leading a team of Material Program Managers responsible for material strategy and sourcing activities .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material program management, supply chain strategies, and financial management, with a strong focus on supplier management and cost-reduction initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, execute budgets, and collaborate across functional areas to achieve operational efficiency.

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Material Program ManagementSupply Chain StrategiesSupplier ManagementFinancial ManagementMaterial Resource Planning (MRP)

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingBudget PlanningSupplier AssessmentNegotiation SupportSales ForecastingEVMSProgram SchedulingRisk ManagementCompetitive Bids DevelopmentExecution of Material Program Plans

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer Interface

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemsSCM MetricsEXIM Compliance

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain Higher Clearance Level

Industry Keywords

Material StrategySourcing ActivitiesCost-Reduction InitiativesSupplier Risk ManagementLong-Range PlanSmall Business PlansCustomer Flow-Through Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in leading a team of Material Program Managers responsible for material strategy and sourcing activities
Lead planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, sales, monthly LRE inputs, and quarterly EAC inputs
Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives for recurring efforts and new business opportunities
Support product and program capture efforts with internal and external sources of supply, program management, and functional organizations
Create, manage, and execute Material Program Strategies and Material Program Plans
Own material financial management, including EVMS, budgets, targets, material sales forecasts, EACs, and the Long-Range Plan
Collaborate with programs and OSC leads to maximize execution efficiency and incorporate best practices
Own supplier management processes, including performance, SCM metrics, forecasting, Make/Buy strategy, supplier risk and opportunity management, strategic agreements, EXIM compliance, small business plans, and customer flow-through requirements
Maintain accountability for supply chain cost, schedule, and quality
Coordinate and execute program schedules with Program Management, Operations, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other cross-functional areas
Develop and execute supply chain strategies using CORE best practices
Interface with customers to understand needs and ensure satisfactory service standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Experience in supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and/or finance
Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management
Experience in preparation for, and/or support of negotiations with suppliers
Active and transferable Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date
Experience working with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Experience leading collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions
Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals
Experience performing supplier assessments to mitigate risk, capture opportunity, manage qualified product delivery, and deploy resources on development and production programs
Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Relocation assistance not available