Principal Material Project Manager

Description Every program has a deadline. Behind every deadline is a purchase order that has to land on time. You make sure it does. It’s Monday morning in Huntsville. A long-lead component is slipping, a supplier is quiet, and the program manager needs an answer before the next status review. The schedule is tight, the budget is watched, and the hardware has to ship. You open the purchase order, pick up the phone, and get to work. By the end of the day, the delay has a recovery plan, the supplier has a commitment, and leadership has a clear picture of the decision ahead. The program moves because you made the material move. Your Greatest Work is Ahead At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people, who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. The Role Leidos is excited to announce an opening for a Principal Material Project Manager on our Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL . The Material Project Manager (MPM) works as part of a team to execute material strategy across the program by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability. The role also includes, but is not limited to, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities related to material requirements; achieving program material budget objectives; managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedules; participating in sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program); resolving Supply Chain issues for the program; and resolving program material cost problems. The MPM reports to the Material Operations & Strategies Associate Director, is directly aligned to the Program Manager, and represents Material Operations & Strategies on customer programs. You are an extension of the corporate shared services for supply chain related support. You’re also responsible for all activities associated with researching and recommending cost-effective purchase arrangements. You’ll work closely with the Manufacturing organization to review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and to obtain any additional information needed. You’ll also work with Manufacturing to actively manage the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices. Some travel may be required. We’re looking for someone who is energetic, resilient, and creative in supporting corporate reporting requirements throughout program manufacturing execution obligations. You’ll promote a team atmosphere and help cultivate improved communication lines with agile problem-solving solutions. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading. Why It Matters Leidos’ Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Explore more here. What You’ll Do Lead execution of material strategy across the program by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability. Act as the primary interface between Leidos and key suppliers, escalating delivery risks, resolving performance issues, and ensuring adherence to contractual requirements. Articulate to senior leaders and personnel the value, sched…

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