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Senior Subcontract Lead
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Posted on: Oct 22, 2026
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Buffalo, New York
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Salary: $125,000 per year
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Senior Subcontract Lead
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Buffalo New York United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
- A bachelor s degree, preferred in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or business.
- Greater than 7 years of progressive experience in the industry of manufacturing or engineering in either purchasing, supply chain, program management, manufacturing, engineering, or quality roles.
- Experience in managing and developing supplier/customer relationships and procurement processes.
- Experience with performing Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving analysis.
- Own end-to-end supplier management and development for assigned suppliers to ensure achievement of business requirements, including delivery, quality, inventory, and continuity of supply.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships between the company and assigned suppliers, including leading supplier business reviews and supporting strategic communication with senior leaders at both the company and supplier organizations.
- Manage ongoing supplier execution and procurement activity, including the conversion of demand signals into compliant purchase orders in accordance with FAR/DFARS requirements and the company's systems and processes.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, Planning, and other internal teams to align buffer strategies, forecast validation, and procurement methods.
- Evaluate supplier performance and mitigate risk by identifying performance issues, leading problem-solving activities, and driving supplier recovery and improvement plans.
- Drive continuous supplier improvement by leading cross-functional teams and supporting structured improvement initiatives across quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.
- Support supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier development activities, providing recommendations that align with business and supply chain objectives.
- Act with urgency and proactively address operational issues to ensure continuity of supply from assigned suppliers.
- Collaborate across functions, geographic regions, and cultures to influence decisions and achieve global end-to-end supply chain performance objectives. Work effectively with teams across different time zones and maintain flexibility in working hours when required.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to align expectations, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
- Approximately 20% travel may be required to visit company sites or suppliers.
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any company employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of our company.
Position Details
Posted:
Oct 22, 2026
Reference Number:
42954-41242
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$125,000 per year
City:
Buffalo
Job Origin:
CIEPAL_ORGANIC_FEED

