Senior Supply Chain Manager (Aerospace & Defense) {D}

Senior Supply Chain Manager

The Senior Supply Chain Manager leads the procurement organization for ARKA's Space & Defense business unit located in Danbury, CT. Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, this position ensures customer and program commitments are met, while confirming compliance with all government regulations. The Sr. Manager is responsible to guide, develop and grow the Supply Chain team.

Responsibilities :

• Lead, monitor and control the acquisition process including but not limited to the support of requirements definition, capture strategy, proposal generation, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, material requirements definition, material procurement strategy and file documentation
• Ensure compliance to all internal and Government audits FAR / DFAR / DPAS / CPSR / ITAR / ITC procurement regulations, change support and interact with auditors with CPSR management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and close-out activities
• Define, quantify, and effectively manage risk exposure (Schedule & Cost)
• system in compliance with company and DoD standards
• Identify and implement supply chain transformation and improvement projects to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
• Develop, train, and motivate Supply Chain team to optimize talent and drive efficiencies
• Establish and manage relationships with key / critical suppliers to achieve best-in-class supplier performance
• Meet operating goals for cash flow, accounts receivable, working capital and operating income through negotiation results and effective supplier management while developing mechanisms and resolutions to meet goals
• Represent the company internally and externally with suppliers and customers in all assigned matters with a high level of competence, professionalism, integrity, and credibility

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Danbury, CT

Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements :

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance. This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

Visa Restrictions :

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings :

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.