Senior Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Pittsfield, MA

1d•$107,330 - $116,135•Remote

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge? We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Acting as a team lead, the Senior Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist will manage all aspects of production and material support on multiple programs, or one large, very complex program. We’ll rely on you to identify costs and bidding/estimating strategies ensuring all cost/schedule risks are clearly identified and understood by management, as well as assist in detailed proposal analysis with proposal management team. You’ll routinely interface with supply chain and suppliers on primary strategies for negotiation and/or problem resolution.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Strong understanding of IFS
Strong understanding of GDMS business policies and procedures
Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments
Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task
Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Mentors others on the team
Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches
Fully proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
EVMS Certification may be required
Ability to travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Leads procurement process for manufacturing and is accountable for suppliers’ performance in meeting quality/schedule/cost needs.
Prepares reports on supplier performance & key metrics in quality/schedule/cost for management review
Responsible for business area financial commitments related to material sales
Yearly and Quarterly plans are developed working with Material Planning, CAMs and DPMOs
Understands who critical suppliers are to the programs and develops strong relationships with their leadership
Leading supplier meetings by developing agendas, meeting minutes and action items
Identify and manage supplier risks and issues and develop mitigation plans.
Leads cross-functional teams and serves as a liaison between programs team, functional areas, and suppliers
Responsible for procurement bid (Labor and Material) for business area proposals, supporting FMRs up to VP level
Interacts with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues and works with management to address all aspects of procurement management
Works with SCM buyers for purchase orders, quotes, & on time delivery
Supports supplier audits and evaluations.
Prepare and hold material procurement kickoff meetings
Understands & manages cost of material procured.
Sets target pricing for buyers within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system IFS.
Leads and supports material requests for proposals.
Works with bidding and estimating for material value, quotes, and any information required for proposals.
Writes BOEs to support proposals