Material Project Manager

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Strategic Sourcing mission.  The role of the Material Project Manager (MPM) will include, but not limited to, developing material strategies, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements; reporting/tracking all program material activities; achieving program material budget objectives; managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedule; participating in sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program); resolving Supply Chain issues for the program and resolving program material cost problems.

Additionally, the MPM is responsible for all activities associated with researching and recommending cost effective purchase arrangements.  The MPM works closely with the Material Planner organization to ensure the review of purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and obtain additional information considered necessary; the MPM will also work with the Material Planner Organization to actively manage the procurement process from the order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices. Some travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Material Schedule management and developing supply chain strategies

The MPM will use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success.

This individual should be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently at a higher level.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

BA degree and 8+years in Supply Chain, Buisiness, Finance, Operations, or related field.  MBA or MS and 6+ years of related experience

1+ years of applicable experience acquired from working at Leidos, or in government and commercial defense markets

Stron knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement

Strong project management skills

Proven ability to be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting efforts to achieve goals

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Excellent risk management methodologies and problem solving techniques

Working knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)

Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs

Certified Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt

Subcontracts/Procurement/Material cost estimator Experience

Understanding of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)

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Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.