Program Material Manager

Job Title: Program Material Manager Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, Huntsville, AL, King of Prussia, PA Type of Role: Full Time/ Direct Hire Pay: $72,500.00 - $134,600.00 Annually POSITION OVERVIEW: The Program Material Manager is responsible for serving as the strategic liaison between program teams and centralized procurement functions to ensure supply chain performance aligns with program requirements. This role focuses on forecasting future material needs, developing acquisition strategies, managing supplier performance, resolving procurement issues, and monitoring organizational performance to support program objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership to drive operational efficiency, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure timely delivery of materials. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serve as the primary liaison between program teams and centralized procurement teams to coordinate supply chain activities and support program requirements. Develop forecasts for future material and procurement requirements to support program planning and execution. Engage with program teams early in the program lifecycle to influence acquisition strategies and optimize procurement decisions. Identify, monitor, and resolve procurement and supply chain issues that may impact program schedules or deliverables. Monitor internal organizational performance, track key performance indicators, and prepare performance reports for functional and program management. Manage and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, delivery schedules, and quality expectations. Coordinate supplier delivery expediting activities as needed to minimize delays and maintain program schedules. Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, program stakeholders, procurement teams, and senior leadership. Support strategic supply chain initiatives, process improvements, and risk mitigation activities. Communicate procurement strategies, performance updates, business cases, and recommendations to stakeholders at various organizational levels. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience and combined education. At least four years of professional experience in supply chain management, including procurement, subcontract administration, subcontract management, negotiations, and/or category management. DESIRED SKILLS: Experience supporting space systems or complex defense and aerospace programs. Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering program objectives. Knowledge of government procurement processes and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, TINA, and/or ITAR. Previous experience in supplier management, performance monitoring, and delivery coordination. Exposure to category management strategies and practices. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex business issues and recommendations effectively. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, motivate action, and present business cases to peers, suppliers, functional leaders, and program executives. A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered