Material Program Manager

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. Support MPM Leads with monthly material forecasting via ROMS and MFT tools .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Material Program Management within the Defense and Aerospace industries, with a strong focus on supplier management, financial acumen, and ERP systems like SAP and PRISM. Capable of developing and executing Material Program Plans while effectively mitigating supply chain risks.

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Material Program ManagementSupplier ManagementSAP ERP ExperienceFinancial AcumenDefense Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Material ForecastingBudget ManagementPurchase Order ManagementSupplier EngagementAOP DevelopmentEstimates at CompleteEarned Value ManagementMRP KnowledgeMaterial Program PlansSourcing Decisions

Soft Skills

Stakeholder PresentationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ROMSMFTSAPPRISM

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryAerospace IndustryFARDFARSupply Chain Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support MPM Leads with monthly material forecasting via ROMS and MFT tools
Act as, or support, the CAM to manage material budgets and EAC
Support annual AOP development
Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans
Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support the Make/Buy/Where process
Translate requirements to suppliers and conduct supplier engagements regarding capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk
Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement/management
Coordinate with Program Office, Production Planning, Engineering, and Quality to align material availability with program milestones via SAP/Prism ERP
Identify and mitigate supplier-performance vulnerabilities
Support proposal activities involving material cost and lead time
Participate in program/engineering reviews and change boards, including CN and ECP reviews and approvals
Ensure suppliers support MRP, MPP, and MPS
Monitor performance metrics and address program and functional issues
Mitigate supply-chain risks and collaborate with suppliers and purchasing to resolve material shortages or delays

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience working in a Material Program Management role within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
Experience with an ERP system such as SAP
Experience with supplier management
U.S. citizenship required
Financial acumen including AOP, forecasting, Estimates at Complete, Earned Value Management, and CAM knowledge preferred
Material Program Management experience with SAP and PRISM knowledge preferred
Experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function preferred
Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR preferred
Experience presenting to key stakeholders preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short-term disability and 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