Principal Supplier Strategist / Small Business Advocate

Description

Leidos Incorporated provides enabling technologies for various growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, electronics design and development, and Airborne capabilities.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector (DSS) has over 45 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated RF components and integrated assemblies for the most demanding challenges. Our products and capabilities are sought after by civilian and military organizations spanning several global markets, including Aviation, Ship design and development, Communication, Electronic Warfare, Industrial, Missile, Radar, Satcom, and Space payloads. Leidos DSS invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

Leidos DSS, is seeking a forward-thinking Principal Supplier Strategist / Small Business Advocate , Global Supply Chain to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex programs supporting business areas for the DSS. This role will report directly to the Vice President, Global Supply Chain and will be an integrated member of the supply chain organization. The Principal Supplier Strategist / Small Business Advocate is a high-impact role responsible for shaping supplier strategy to enable competitive growth across Programs of Record, managing strategic supplier relationships, driving long-term agreement (LTA) negotiations and advancing our small business utilization goals. The successful candidate will lead development and oversight of small business plans, support compliance reporting, and contribute to positioning our supply base for future program success.

This role is ideal for a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in complex, government-regulated environments and understands how supplier ecosystems support mission-critical Defense objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead supplier strategy development across priority programs and capture pursuits, aligning with Sector growth objectives and customer needs.
• Drive negotiations and execution of strategic LTAs with key suppliers to ensure supply continuity, affordability and innovation
• Serve as the Sector advocate for small business engagement, ensuring compliance with FAR / DFARS requirements and exceeding customer small business goals
• Oversee development, coordination, and execution of Small Business Subcontracting plans for proposal and active programs
• Monitor and report performance against small business objectives to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Lead DSS support in submission of Summary Subcontracting Report (SSR) and Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) reports and collaborate with subcontractors to ensure subcontracting plans are being submitted in accordance with Government requirements and regulations
• Collaborate with Contracts, Business Development, Program Management, Engineering and Manufacturing to integrate supplier strategies early within program lifecycles
• Representing DSS GSC in strategic sourcing reviews, program gate reviews and business growth campaigns
• Conduct market analysis and supply base assessments to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, gaps, and make-buy recommendations
• Promote long-term partnerships with diverse suppliers and support supplier development initiatives that enhance capability, compliance and competitiveness
• Promote a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

For U.S. Positions : Leidos is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Leidos is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities for all employees.

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