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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 100 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
The Senior Manager of Supply Chain at STR will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for defense and government programs, focusing on supplier management and process improvement. This role involves developing category strategies, analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships, while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management within the national security sector and a strong ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Federal government contracting experience with DoD and IC contracts, including 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role (or Master's degree and 5+ years of experience)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance, requiring US Citizenship
- Demonstrated experience in leading supply chain teams, supplier negotiations, and supplier management
- Experience with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations
- Ability to operate both strategically and transactionally
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving balanced outcomes
Nice to have
- Experience using AI-enabled tools and a willingness to learn and apply AI in supply chain processes
- Cross-functional experience with Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Operations
Worth weighing
- Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications
- Requires a Government Security Clearance which may limit eligibility for non-US citizens
- The role involves working in a highly regulated environment with strict compliance requirements
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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