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This role will establish the sourcing and vendor strategies required to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of materials, equipment, and services essential to production operations. The Manager will build and manage a high-performing procurement team while driving supplier performance, operational excellence, and supply chain resilience across domestic and international operations.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nEstablish and lead the procurement strategy for shipbuilding materials, including steel and raw materials, equipment, bulk materials, consumables, MRO supplies, and services.\nEstablish material planning through coordination with production.\nLead the localization of supply base for key raw materials and equipment to meet the Build America Act requirement through the development of supply chain strategy and supplier development.\nMonitor and manage the performance and compliance of shipyard procurement teams.\nLead supplier sourcing, selection, qualification, and performance management to support program requirements and long-term business objectives.\nManage supply chain risk management activities, including supplier contingency planning, assessment of critical suppliers, and mitigation of disruptions affecting production schedules.\nOversee delivery schedule management, production material planning integration, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time availability of critical items.\nEnsure compliance with Incoterms, international logistics requirements, hazardous goods transportation (IMDG), and import/export regulations related to material movement.\nManage supplier relationships, including licensor and equipment vendor management, contract compliance, and long-term strategic partnerships.\nCoordinate with internal teams-including Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, and Finance-to align procurement activities with technical, operational, and cost objectives.\nSupport defense-specific procurement requirements, including familiarity with DFARS, domestic sourcing obligations, and other U.S. defense acquisition expectations.\nCollaborate closely with logistics partners to ensure effective international transportation and freight management supporting production schedules.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nProven experience in production procurement within a manufacturing environment; experience in shipbuilding industry is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated success building and scaling procurement and supply chain teams.\nStrong background in contract negotiation, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives.\nExperience managing suppliers, equipment vendors, and licensors.\nComprehensive understanding of Incoterms and international transportation practices.\nExperience with import/export requirements, and related regulatory considerations.\nFamiliarity with defense industry procurement standards, including DFARS and domestic sourcing constraints.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.\nAdvanced degree preferred.\n7+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain roles, including leadership of teams.\nExperience in shipbuilding or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.\nCostPoint by Deltek experience strongly preferred.\nOther Requirements\nOccasional travel (domestic and international) required.\nMust be a U.S. person as required for access to controlled information.\nHanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. 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