Draper
Join Draper, an independent nonprofit research and development organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a Senior Supply Chain Specialist with Security Clearance. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support critical national projects across defense, space exploration, and advanced engineering—work where operational excellence in supply chain management directly impacts mission success.
About the Role
As a Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you'll manage procurement, logistics, and vendor relationships for a 2,000-person organization delivering solutions to some of the nation's most demanding challenges. This role requires an active or the ability to obtain a security clearance, reflecting the sensitive nature of the programs you'll support.
What You'll Do
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes for specialized materials, components, and services required by multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Manage vendor relationships and qualify suppliers to meet stringent quality, compliance, and security standards
- Coordinate logistics and inventory management to support laboratory, manufacturing, and testing operations
- Ensure all supply chain activities comply with federal regulations, export controls, and security protocols
- Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and finance to optimize costs while maintaining delivery schedules
- Monitor supply chain risks and develop contingency strategies for critical materials and components
- Maintain documentation and traceability records required for government contracts and audits
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of supply chain, procurement, or logistics experience, preferably in defense contracting, government R&D, or highly regulated industries
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, procurement compliance, and supply chain optimization
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, export controls, and security requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with procurement systems and ERP software
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
About Draper
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, solving critical national challenges in military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. Our teams of engineers and scientists develop innovative solutions where reliability and precision are paramount.
How to Apply
To apply for this Senior Supply Chain Specialist position, submit your application through this listing.
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Working in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area directly across the Charles River from Boston. The city's population as of the 2020 U.S. census was 118,403, making it the most populous city in the county, the fourth-largest in Massachusetts behind Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, and ninth-most populous in New England. The city was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, which was an important center of the Puritan theology that was embraced by the town's founders.
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