Lead procurement, subcontracting, inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations for defense-focused autonomous vehicle programs. Manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, ensure FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR compliance, oversee subcontract lifecycle, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver systems to federal and military customers.
Stratom, Inc. is a mission-driven engineering company building autonomous and unmanned off-highway vehicles and related robotic systems. Our systems operate in demanding real-world environments, where performance, reliability, and engineering discipline are essential. Integrating advanced autonomy with rugged industrial hardware for austere conditions.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of complex systems, from early concept and prototyping through fielded deployment. With multiple working prototypes in hand, we are transitioning these platforms into production, and that means building the operational backbone to match. We are actively searching for a driven supply chain and contracts professional to own the full procurement and subcontracting function, ensure compliance with government regulations, and play a key role in delivering capable systems to federal and military customers at scale.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of complex systems, from early concept and prototyping through fielded deployment. With multiple working prototypes in hand, we are transitioning these platforms into production, and that means building the operational backbone to match. We are actively searching for a driven supply chain and contracts professional to own the full procurement and subcontracting function, ensure compliance with government regulations, and play a key role in delivering capable systems to federal and military customers at scale.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning and Process Optimization: Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance across the supply chain network.
- Procurement and Supplier Management: Source and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with quality and service standards. Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
- Inventory and Warehouse Management: Ensure inventory is properly tracked, counted and managed. Oversee warehouse operations to ensure shipping, receiving, inspection, and management processes or up to date and properly followed. Maintain compliance to Stratom’s government property management procedures.
- Logistics and Distribution: Coordinate transportation, freight forwarding, and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to partners and customers.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Train, mentor, and provide guidance to the internal product teams, collaborating with internal departments such as production, sales, finance, and operations. Serve as the primary point of contact between subcontractors and internal departments. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services. Support proposal and capture activities by developing subcontracting strategies, identifying qualified suppliers, and coordinating subcontractor participation for competitive government bids.
- Contract & Compliance Management: Oversee subcontractor contracts, agreements, and performance to ensure compliance with company policies, Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), and agency-specific requirements. Track subcontractor performance metrics, address issues promptly, and implement corrective actions when necessary. Ensure subcontractors adhere to safety regulations, security clearance requirements, and site-specific rules, and maintain internal compliance and safety procedures accordingly.
- Contract Negotiation & Documentation: Develop and facilitate the execution of NDAs, teaming, consulting, and subcontract agreements. Administer the full subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, modifications, audits, closeout, and performance monitoring for complex government programs. Prepare and maintain accurate contract documentation and correspondence.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related fields; a master’s degree or professional certification is advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum 10+ years of proven experience in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and strategic planning. Subcontractor management experience preferred
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, negotiation, communication, and project management skills; proficiency with supply chain and project management software. Ability to prioritize multiple priorities and to adapt to changing requirements is essential.
Preferred Skills
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Operations or Supply Chain, or similar degree
- Prior Department of War or federal government contracting experience.
- Procurement, materials management, supplier quality engineering, or quality management is advantageous
Additional Requirements
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
While a DoD Security Clearance is not required when starting at Stratom, we require our employees maintain their eligibility to obtain one.
Benefits
Stratom offers an array of benefits to eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, a 401K retirement investment plan, annual paid time off, and holiday pay.
Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
About
Stratom is a global leader in the development of unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems that solve the most pressing real-world logistics and operational challenges for commercial and defense applications. Specializing in unmanned cargo movement, robotic refueling, robotic hazardous liquid transfer and autonomous mobile robots (AMR), the company’s military-proven tools, methods, technologies and strategic services solve the most difficult logistics and operational challenges. Whether in a safe, controlled settings or dynamic and challenging terrain, Stratom provides unique solutions to meet each customer’s specific needs. With its extensive expertise in R&D, engineering and system integration of autonomous technologies and solutions, Stratom, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is the go-to expert for global corporations, local businesses and government institutions.
Stratom Inc Louisville, Colorado, USA Office
331 S. 104th St, Suite 235, Louisville, CO, United States, 80026
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