Material Program Manager – Onsite

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. Lead the supplier management process by developing and executing strategies to mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, risk mitigation, and material program strategy development while ensuring compliance with government regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive supplier performance across the program lifecycle.

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Supplier ManagementFAR/DFARS ComplianceSAP/PRISM ExperienceCertified Material Program ManagerCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Material Program Strategy DevelopmentRisk MitigationFinancial ManagementManufacturing PlanningMaterial Sales ForecastingMRP PlanningSupplier Performance ManagementCost OptimizationTechnical Performance EvaluationSupply Chain Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingCollaborationCommunicationFacilitationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPPRISMSupply Chain Suite of Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Material Program ManagerProgram Management Certification

Industry Keywords

ITAREARTINAGovernment RegulationsQuality StandardsPublic LawMaterial CoverageProgram LifecycleDoD Top Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the supplier management process by developing and executing strategies to mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle
Act as liaison between customers, program management, and suppliers
Ensure material contract objectives for technical performance, cost, and schedule are met
Manage supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset requirements, public law, quality standards, and warranty obligations
Evaluate and refine MakeBuy/Make Where strategy
Develop comprehensive material program strategies
Oversee financial management of material requirements
Partner with Program Manager and cross-functional leaders to execute AOP, OTD delivery, and material coverage
Develop, coordinate, and execute program material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation activities
Establish and drive material sales forecasting for assigned programs and product lines
Drive FEOTB activities related to MRP planning, load, material releases, initial and quarterly EAC reporting
Establish material coverage to meet MRP needs and sustainment execution efforts
Establish manufacturing planning with Program Operations Managers and the program
Collaborate with cross-functional leads to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance
Engage Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain organizations to drive supplier performance, execution, and product yield
Prepare and present information for weekly and monthly management reviews
Support proposals through BOE generation, material pricing inputs, and RFQ planning and execution
Work with Procurement to manage CAPA closure for TINA requirements
Document execution insights, capture lessons learned, and contribute to process improvements
Solve material planning and procurement issues
Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder meetings, facilitate decision-making, align priorities, and drive execution without direct reporting authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in a supply chain role, or an advanced degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience in a supply chain role
Prior experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools preferred
Experience with government regulations including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and TINA preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes across the product life cycle preferred
Certified Material Program Manager, program management certification, or equivalent preferred
Experience in supplier management preferred
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Top Secret security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Four weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)