Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Employment Type: Temp (6 - 10 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Compensation: $54.80 - $66.00/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity:

• Position will work closely with the Space Systems line of business of the client with responsibilities including management of suppliers, negotiation of subcontracts and managing aspects of cost, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance.
• This job needs an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Lead in all supplier qualification efforts, including development and maintenance of supplier network.
• Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/work-packages (services), matching the client's requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct the procurement process from sourcing to ordering, in order to fulfil business needs and provide the internal customers with valued services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines, to full customer satisfaction.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization on procurement strategies and tactics.
• Participate in the development of Statements of Work and lead RFP/Q process, including requests for ROMs.
• Lead the review of quotes and proposals for accuracy, compliance and price/cost reasonableness.
• Lead negotiation of subcontracts and other supplier agreements, including negotiating cost and other terms and conditions.
• Identify supplier risks and propose mitigation actions, Help managing the development of the suppliers when necessary.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization on procurement strategies and tactics.
• Provide leadership and manage all aspects of project execution, including management of supplier performance, cost, schedule and delivery.
• Track and manage supplier contractual milestones such as supplier engineering specification schedule, supplier procurement schedule, supplier manufacturing schedule, and supplier delivery schedule.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies and approve invoices for payment after validation with the stakeholders.
• Reinforce contractual coverage, define and implement supplier score cards/KPIs.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

*Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.

*8+ years of procurement experience in the defense environment.

*8+ years of experience managing suppliers, including evaluation of suppliers and development of Requests for Proposals.

*8+ years of experience in leading complex contract negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.

What Sets You Apart:

*Master's Degree in Business Administration.

*5+ years of experience managing complex aerospace programs.

*Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls, and defense/space contracting regulations.

*Experience managing subcontractor deliverables, project milestones, SDRLs, work packages, and Statements of Work (SOWs).

*Knowledge of subcontract procurement, sourcing, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, and contract closeout.

*Experience monitoring supplier performance, managing delivery and quality, resolving issues, and mitigating program risks.

*Understanding of satellite software systems, including ground control, telemetry, command, and data handling (TCDH), as well as software and flight hardware integration.

*Familiarity with software testing, validation, simulation, verification, and aerospace/DoD software quality and security standards.

*Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to establish goals, manage priorities, prepare reports, and communicate technical and contractual requirements.

*Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SAP.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance.
• 10% Domestic and International.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, and able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment, or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment, or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas, including uneven surfaces.

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