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Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

The Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Lead will play a critical role in supporting the acquisition activities of a multi-billion dollar Federal acquisition program. As a key member of the program management team, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the overarching Supply chain Risk identification and Assessment, SCRM documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that all SCRM processes and procedures are properly documented, updated, and aligned with industry best practices and federal regulations.

The SCRM lead will lead the overall SCRM efforts in sourcing and supplier management across acquisition and workstreams, working closely with stakeholders to identify and assess potential risks to the supply chain, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure the continuity of critical supplies and services. This will involve collaborating with procurement, contracting, and technical teams to ensure that SCRM is integrated into all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing and supplier selection to contract award and management. The SCRM lead will also work with suppliers and contractors to identify and address potential risks, and to develop and implement plans to minimize their impact.

Required technical and professional expertise

* Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain risk management (SCRM), supply chain management, and acquisition leadership roles

* Proven track record in managing supply chain operations and implementing risk management strategies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data and trends

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical analysis to non-technical audiences

* Experience collaborating in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and applying supply market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the US government

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Experience in aviation or working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

* Familiarity with emerging supply market trends, supplier capabilities, and global sourcing best practices

* Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders across complex environments

* Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and leveraging analytics tools for supply chain optimization

* Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.