Manager of Procurement
Philadelphia, PA (On-Site)
Position Overview
The Manager of Procurement will lead and develop Hanwha Defense USA’s procurement and supply chain function with a primary focus on production procurement supporting ship building programs. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the procurement strategy for shipbuilding materials, including steel and raw materials, equipment, bulk materials, consumables, MRO supplies, and services.
- Establish material planning through coordination with production.
- Lead 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.
- Monitor and manage the performance and compliance of shipyard procurement teams.
- Lead supplier sourcing, selection, qualification, and performance management to support program requirements and long‑term business objectives.
- Manage supply chain risk management activities, including supplier contingency planning, assessment of critical suppliers, and mitigation of disruptions affecting production schedules.
- Oversee delivery schedule management, production material planning integration, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure on‑time availability of critical items.
- Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international logistics requirements, hazardous goods transportation (IMDG), and import/export regulations related to material movement.
- Manage supplier relationships, including licensor and equipment vendor management, contract compliance, and long‑term strategic partnerships.
- Coordinate with internal teams—including Production, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, and Finance—to align procurement activities with technical, operational, and cost objectives.
- Support defense‑specific procurement requirements, including familiarity with DFARS, domestic sourcing obligations, and other U.S. defense acquisition expectations.
- Collaborate closely with logistics partners to ensure effective international transportation and freight management supporting production schedules.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in production procurement within a manufacturing environment; experience in shipbuilding industry is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling procurement and supply chain teams.
- Strong background in contract negotiation, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing suppliers, equipment vendors, and licensors.
- Comprehensive understanding of Incoterms and international transportation practices.
- Experience with import/export requirements, and related regulatory considerations.
- Familiarity with defense industry procurement standards, including DFARS and domestic sourcing constraints.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain roles, including leadership of teams.
- Experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
- CostPoint by Deltek experience strongly preferred.
Other Requirements
- Occasional travel (domestic and international) required.
- Must be a U.S. person as required for access to controlled information.
Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in production procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Experience building and scaling procurement and supply chain teams
- Experience with contract negotiation, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost reduction
- Experience managing suppliers, equipment vendors, and licensors
- Understanding of Incoterms and international transportation practices
- Experience with import/export requirements and related regulations
- Familiarity with defense procurement standards, including DFARS and domestic sourcing constraints
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain experience, including team leadership
- Shipbuilding or manufacturing industry experience
- Advanced degree
- CostPoint by Deltek experience
- U.S. person status for access to controlled information
What We Do
Hanwha Defense USA supplies combat-proven military platforms and defense capabilities to the U.S. warfighter, spanning land systems, maritime solutions, and munitions. Its portfolio includes armored vehicles, artillery, naval systems, shipbuilding, and manned and unmanned platforms. The company emphasizes advanced technology, scaled manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and building domestic industrial capacity through local workforces and supplier partnerships to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and national resilience.
