Material Program Manager

Material Program Manager

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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Posted: 10/1/2026

Location Name: Grand Rapids, MI

Wage: Depends on Experience

The Material Program Manager serves as the primary interface between engineering, procurement, program management, and suppliers to ensure on-time, on-cost material availability throughout the program lifecycle. The Material Program Manager also acts as a customer-facing resource to support any material-related requests for information, updates, or escalations. The ideal candidate has experience coordinating and driving action both internally and externally including escalation when necessary to navigate critical and high-pressure scenarios.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end material strategy for assigned program(s), including sourcing strategy, long-lead procurement planning, and allocation of available resources.

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for material availability, aligning supplier lead times with program milestones and contractual delivery dates.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality on all material-related issues, risks, and trade-offs.

• Identify, track, and mitigate material risks (obsolescence, single/sole-source dependencies, DMSMS, counterfeit parts risk) and escalate as needed.

• Manage supplier performance for critical and long-lead-time components, driving corrective action plans when schedule or quality issues arise.

• Lead cross-functional material readiness reviews (PDR, CDR, production readiness reviews) and represent material status at program and customer reviews.

• Act as a liaison direct with customers for supply chain related information, tracking, and updates.

• Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FAR, and other applicable government contracting and export control requirements.

• Drive process improvements in material planning, MRP/ERP utilization, and supplier collaboration tools.

• Mentor junior members of the Supply Chain team and contribute to team capability development

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience in material program management, supply chain, or procurement, with at least 3+ years in aerospace/defense electronics

• Working knowledge of DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FAR, and DoD acquisition processes

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and program scheduling tools (MS Project)

• Strong understanding of long-lead procurement, obsolescence management (DMSMS), and supplier risk mitigation

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and influence without direct authority

• Excellent analytical, organization, negotiation, and communication skills

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office software

About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:

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• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off

• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Generous 401(k) match

• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days

• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

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• Full benefits package

• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days

• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)

• Pension plan

• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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