Manager / Senior Manager - Supply Chain, Procurement (Defense Sector Focus)

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The opportunity Manager / Senior Manager – Supply Chain, Procurement (Defense Sector Focus) Governments and defense organizations rely on highly efficient, secure, and mission‑ready procurement and supply chain functions to sustain critical operations. We are seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager – Procurement and Digital Procurement (Defense Sector) to support major defense programs, complex multi‑tier supply chains, and modernization initiatives across the defense ecosystem.   You will work with defense and public‑sector leaders to drive transformation across procurement and supply chain functions — including procurement operating model design, category management, sourcing for defense‑specific goods and services, secure supplier relationship management, contract governance, P2P modernization, and digital enablement. You will contribute to building resilient, compliant, and agile procurement capabilities that support national security missions. Our Procurement Transformation – Defense Sector practice supports clients in improving performance, operational readiness, and compliance within high‑risk, highly regulated environments. You will help defense clients transform procurement processes, strengthen supply chain assurance, and adopt digital technologies to support mission outcomes.   This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.   Your key responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership

Guide defense organizations through enterprise‑wide procurement and supply chain transformations — from strategy and capability design to deployment. Support Chief Procurement Officers and senior defense leaders in modernizing procurement operations in response to evolving mission needs, emerging threats, and digital modernization priorities. Provide trusted advisory on building secure, compliant, and resilient procurement practices aligned with defense-specific regulations.

Defense Procurement & Digital Transformation

Lead or support major procurement modernization programs, including secure P2P implementations, advanced analytics, and digital procurement platforms. Advise on supply chain assurance, vendor cybersecurity requirements, and controlled goods / ITAR‑related compliance considerations. Apply emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, blockchain, IoT, additive manufacturing) to improve readiness, resilience, and transparency in defense supply chains.

Engagement Delivery

Lead sub‑workstreams and manage multi‑disciplinary teams across procurement, finance, cyber, supply chain, and program management. Design and implement procurement processes aligned with defense sector requirements. Serve as a key point of contact for clients, owning relationships and day‑to‑day delivery.

Practice & People Development

Build internal knowledge related to defense procurement policy, secure supply chains, and public‑sector transformation. Provide coaching to junior staff and support capability development within the practice.

Business Development

Support the growth of the Procurement Transformation practice within the defense and national security sector. Develop proposals and solutions addressing defense-specific procurement challenges.

Skills and attributes for success

Experience leading teams in complex, regulated procurement environments. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior defense officials. Strong situational judgment and ability to navigate sensitive or classified procurement contexts. Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.

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