Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

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. Bridge the Supply Chain and Program teams and manage materials provided by suppliers on the Naval Radars Supply Chain Team .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management and program execution within the defense industry, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with contractual requirements. Proficient in supplier management, procurement processes, and supply chain planning tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProgram/Project ManagementSupplier ManagementProcurement ExperienceSupply Chain Planning Tools

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementSupplier ManagementProcurementSubcontractsStrategic SourcingRisk ManagementMaterial Sales ForecastingPurchase Order ManagementSupply Chain Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPPower BIKinaxis RapidResponse

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustrySupply Chain PlanningContractual ComplianceMaterial Requirements PlanningSupplier RFPs/RFQs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bridge the Supply Chain and Program teams and manage materials provided by suppliers on the Naval Radars Supply Chain Team
Execute product-line strategies and objectives to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets
Ensure products are delivered on time to the end customer
Work with program and partner functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution
Partner with procurement to ensure suppliers meet contractual, drawing, technical data package, and schedule requirements
Assist procurement with supplier RFPs/RFQs
Prepare and present status slides and files for team tag-ups, daily/weekly program meetings, and monthly program and customer reviews
Maintain and assess MRP environment integrity and program schedules while balancing supply and demand
Own supplier and finance management processes, including Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, metrics, and material sales forecasts
Address urgent supply chain tasks, including purchase requisition integrity, single/sole source justifications, SSOW, and purchase order follow-up
Communicate program status, issues, and resolution plans to senior management, customers, and suppliers
Travel domestically to suppliers as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a supply chain role and/or program/project management
Minimum 2 years experience working with suppliers
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing
Supply chain experience in the defense industry
Experience in Supply Chain Planning tools such as SAP, Power BI, or Kinaxis RapidResponse

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 (not guaranteed)