Advanced Material Procurement Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Charleroi, PA

4d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Material Procurement Specialist coordinates and executes material procurement activities to support program requirements and on-time delivery. Working with Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyers, program teams, and cross-functional partners, the role supports procurement planning, monitors purchase orders against demand in IFS, coordinates change notice incorporation, and addresses supplier delivery risks in accordance with General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) policies and procedures. The position supports mission-critical systems and applies advanced technologies to customer missions across areas including cyber, RF, undersea, and interstellar domains. It is 100% on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.
Experience supporting material planning, procurement, supply chain operations, or program material coordination.
Working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier coordination, and delivery performance monitoring.
Ability to assess business needs and understand supplier relationships and intellectual property considerations.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate across functions and manage competing priorities.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Supplier 360, Power BI, and relevant supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with SCM buyers to coordinate purchase orders, supplier quotations, and delivery commitments aligned with program needs.
Execute program procurement plans in collaboration with buyers, track progress, and communicate risks to material availability.
Monitor open purchase orders against demand loaded in IFS, identify discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up actions.
Identify suppliers critical to program execution and coordinate with buyers to address delivery concerns and procurement constraints.
Work across functional teams to align material procurement with business needs, program priorities, and schedule requirements.
Coordinate change notice incorporation, ensuring affected material requirements and procurement activities are reviewed and updated.
Analyze procurement and delivery data to identify risks, support decisions, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Support supplier partnership development while observing applicable intellectual property requirements and business policies.
Maintain accurate records and reporting using IFS and established supply chain systems.
Perform activities in accordance with GDMS policies and procedures.