Geopolitical Risk Management Jobs in Riverview, FL

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position with 25% required travel.

Job Overview
The Director of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and operational performance of the procurement organization, including Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and Subcontract Administration functions. This role develops and executes supply chain strategies that support organizational growth, ensure compliance with Government contracting requirements, strengthen supplier partnerships, and scale supply chain capabilities to meet evolving business and program demands. The SCM Director serves as a key business partner to Executive Leadership, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts, driving supply chain excellence through process maturity, strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier diversification, compliance management, and continuous organizational development.

Essential Functions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives, operational requirements, customer commitments, and business goals.
• Develop and scale the procurement organization through organizational design, workforce planning, process development, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain procurement governance, policies, procedures, systems, and controls that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and business scalability.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives focused on supplier diversification, competition, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance.
• Develop and implement category management strategies for key commodities, materials, services, technologies, and subcontracted capabilities.
• Expand and strengthen the supplier base to support business growth, production scalability, new product development, and program execution.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships through long-term agreements (LTAs), supplier development initiatives, preferred supplier programs, and executive-level relationship management.
• Lead negotiations for strategic supplier agreements, master service agreements, subcontract awards, long-term pricing agreements, and other high- value commercial arrangements.
• Develop supplier segmentation strategies and performance management frameworks to evaluate supplier cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, innovation, and risk.
• Direct procurement participation in proposal development, capture activities, supplier engagement strategies, and program planning efforts.
• Oversee subcontract administration activities, including source selection, supplier negotiations, subcontract management, proposal support, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CPSR requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), ITAR, EAR, Government Property requirements, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as executive sponsor for Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), procurement compliance initiatives, corrective action programs, and audit readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure organizational effectiveness, supplier performance, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Lead supply chain risk management initiatives, including supplier financial health monitoring, geopolitical risk assessments, single-source mitigation, and business continuity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems, automation, analytics, reporting, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Contracts, Finance, Quality, and Executive Leadership to align supply chain strategies with enterprise objectives.
• Represent the organization during executive reviews, customer engagements, supplier business reviews, audits, and industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, subcontract administration, supplier management, and supply chain operations.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR requirements, TINA, CAS, Government Property regulations, and Federal acquisition principles.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier relationship management, and long-term agreement development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies that support organizational growth and operational scalability.
• Proven experience building and maturing procurement organizations, processes, governance frameworks, and compliance programs.
• Expertise in supplier development, supply base expansion, supplier qualification, and strategic supplier partnership management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, supplier diversification strategies, and business continuity planning.
• Experience leading procurement compliance programs, purchasing system reviews, corrective action initiatives, and audit readiness activities.
• Advanced negotiation skills with demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements, strategic supplier partnerships, and subcontract awards.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and business case development.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, procurement technologies, data analytics, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive influence skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, process improvement, and business transformation initiatives.
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, high-growth, and highly regulated environment.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Strategic Vision and Planning
• Organizational Development and Team Building
• Executive Presence and Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Partnership
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Talent Development, Coaching, and Mentorship
• Customer and Mission Focus
• Innovation and Scalability Mindset
• Results Orientation and Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

Education / Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, CPIM, CPCM, CFCM, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Professional certifications from ISM, NCMA, APICS/ASCM, or similar professional organizations are preferred.

Experience
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace operations supporting Department of Defense (DoD).
• 10+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles
• Proven success leading supply chain organizational growth, procurement transformation initiatives, and operational scaling efforts.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing programs, supplier diversification initiatives, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Demonstrated experience expanding and managing complex supplier networks while improving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resiliency.
• Experience leading Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), procurement compliance programs, purchasing system improvements, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Experience supporting proposal efforts, capture activities, and major program pursuits through supplier engagement and sourcing strategy development.
• Proven track record of achieving measurable improvements in cost reduction, supplier performance, compliance, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive-level decision making within complex business environments.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.