Procurement Manager -Defense

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for high-impact procurement professionals who thrive in rapidly evolving environments where speed and communication are critical. Procurement Managers drive successful commodity sourcing strategies with a long-term view, developing relationships across industries to establish a strong supplier foundation. This role requires intense internal collaboration to deliver results that meet key business, technical, cost, and schedule requirements.

Procurement Managers own short- and long-term deal structuring, maximizing the value of an engagement across cost, contract, and product. This role will evolve alongside the state of artificial intelligence in the Procurement industry, as new tools shape the way we engage with key systems and stakeholders.

AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL

• Develop a long-term strategy and secure cross-functional buy-in
• Create and execute RFx strategies
• Lead strategic sourcing for the "Physical AI" stack, including high-performance GPU clusters, edge-compute modules, and specialized sensors (LiDAR, thermal, and radio) required for autonomous defense platforms
• Partner with Engineering from the "breadboard" prototyping phase to ensure that selected hardware components meet the SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) requirements of ruggedized defense
• Develop processes in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies
• Ensure readiness and compliance for DCMA Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
• Build strong relationships while negotiating with industry-leading suppliers
• Reduce cost and increase value
• Manage internally and externally by influence
• Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency of impact

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, global supply management, or similar field
• 2+ years leading Physical AI or Robotics Commodity Procurement: Proven experience sourcing high-performance compute (GPUs/FPGA), edge-processing units, or advanced sensing suites (LiDAR, Radar, EO/IR).
• Expertise with FAR, DFARS, DCMA audits, and CPSR
• Strong sense of urgency and a strategic mindset
• Insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
• Highly efficient executive-level communication skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Ability to cut through ambiguity to make concrete and sound decisions
• Thorough understanding of complex contract structures
• Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in DoD, aerospace, and/or defense contracting environments
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, business, or similar field

NICE TO HAVE

• MBA
• Experience with the Google suite of tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs)
• Experience using Slack on a professional level
• Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $1750,000 - $225,000 USD annually.