Senior Manager, Procurement

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. Serve as the main point of contact and relationship owner for Mercury Systems for the LTAMDS program .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and execute risk mitigation strategies in a fast-paced environment.

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Supplier ManagementContract NegotiationFAR/DFARS ComplianceCross-Functional Program ManagementSAP / PRISM Experience

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Hard Skills

Supplier Statements of WorkBest Value Source SelectionBuild-to-Print SpecificationsCost/Schedule ManagementFinancial ForecastingRisk ManagementManufacturing ProcessesProposal ProcessesPerformance MetricsSupplier Agreements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CoordinationRelationship ManagementMentoring and CoachingSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

SAPPRISM

Industry Keywords

Defense Acquisition LifecycleEnergetics and Propulsion SystemsSubcontract ManagementSupplier ReadinessProgram Budgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the main point of contact and relationship owner for Mercury Systems for the LTAMDS program
Oversee all subcontract activities
Manage a challenging supplier environment, drive performance improvements, enforce accountability, and implement corrective-action or recovery plans
Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual requirements
Lead negotiation strategies, subcontract modifications, and long-term agreements
Develop and execute supplier management strategies to mitigate risk and ensure supplier readiness and capability
Prepare and deliver status updates, performance metrics, and escalation reports to program, supply chain, and cross-functional leadership
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Legal
Identify supplier execution gaps and risks and recommend mitigation solutions
Ensure adherence to internal policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and corporate supply chain procedures
Travel domestically to supplier locations approximately 25–40% and potentially to Raytheon facilities in McKinney, Andover, and Tucson

Requirements

What you’ll need

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Experience negotiating complex contracts, including FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, and OTA
Experience managing critical supplier constraints
Experience with Federal and State Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
U.S. Person status or eligibility to obtain necessary export authorizations
Experience developing and executing Supplier Statements of Work, requests for proposals, Best Value Source Selection, supplier agreements, and supplier negotiations
Experience with SAP / PRISM resource planning software
Knowledge of end-to-end product life-cycle management through a supply chain organization
Experience with cross-functional program management principles, product development lifecycle, risk management, action item management, and metrics management
Experience leading subcontract management for build-to-print and build-to-performance specifications
Understanding of EVMS, program budgets, financial forecasting, and cost/schedule management
Strong understanding of defense acquisition lifecycle, proposal processes, and cost/price analysis
Understanding of energetics and propulsion systems production
Experience transitioning products to new suppliers
Experience with manufacturing processes and supply chain support systems
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to navigate multiple priorities, maintain deadlines, and work in a fast-moving environment
Ability to mentor and coach junior team members
Strong facilitation, team coordination, collaboration, and relationship management skills
Self-starter able to work with little direction
Ability to manage multiple small and large projects simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 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 and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position and bargaining agreement coverage
Remote work primarily offsite from home