Lead, Supplier Excellence

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Lead, Supplier Excellence is a strategic leader responsible for transforming the global supply base into a source of competitive advantage. This role architects and governs a world-class supplier performance framework that drives innovation, risk resilience, operational excellence, and end-to-end visibility across a complex international network. This leader moves the organization from reactive supplier management to predictive, data-driven performance intelligence—ensuring the supply base accelerates growth, protects continuity, and advances enterprise objectives. This position is remote-telework. US Citizenship is required to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Supplier Performance Strategy

• Design and lead a standardized global supplier performance governance model.
• Develop KPI architecture (quality, cost, service, ESG, innovation metrics).
• Implement predictive analytics and AI-enabled performance dashboards.
• Drive root cause resolution and structured corrective action programs.
• Lead executive-level supplier performance reviews.

Supply Risk & Resilience Leadership

• Establish multi-tier supplier visibility (Tier 1–N mapping).
• Develop geopolitical, financial, and operational risk monitoring frameworks.
• Lead scenario planning, stress testing, and contingency strategy development.
• Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams on digital supply risk mitigation.

Supplier Innovation & Value Creation

• Launch structured supplier innovation programs and joint business planning.
• Develop incentive structures that reward performance acceleration and innovation.
• Identify cost transformation, sustainability, and technology opportunities within the supply base.
• Position suppliers as strategic partners, not transactional vendors.

Digital Enablement & Visibility

• Support implementation of supplier portals and performance management platforms.
• Establish real-time dashboards and control-tower visibility.
• Drive integration across ERP, P2P, and risk intelligence systems.
• Automate reporting workflows and improve data integrity.
• Champion digital tools that enhance transparency and decision speed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong Analytical capability with performance metrics and data visualization and have problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work, and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically, 8+ years progressive experience in supplier performance and supplier management leadership, within supplier management and procurement area, with bachelor’s degree
• Experience managing global supplier bases across multiple regions.
• Experience implementing supplier governance and performance frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives at scale.
• US Citizenship is required to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with digital supply chain platforms or supplier portals.
• Knowledge of geopolitical risk and supply chain resilience modeling.
• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent operational excellence certification.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.