Senior Advanced Supply Chain Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Scottsdale, AZ

9d • $109,985 - $119,007 • Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. 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. We seek an experienced leader to execute and manage purchase orders for the procurement of major/critical commodities, services including professional and/or facility, and complex procurements, with an emphasis on improving supplier quality and lowering total cost of ownership for the program. As the Senior Advanced Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll prepare and issue moderate to high complexity purchase orders and complex agreements, identifying and mitigating risks when negotiating terms and conditions. Your extensive experience will be valuable in leading supplier issue resolutions (lead time, drawing issues, etc.), identifying new sources, and improving supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge in the applicable contractual flow downs, federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements/DFAR, and local laws, and the ability to apply them in the procurement of commodities, services and subcontracts.
• Extensive knowledge in assigned commodities and advanced decision-making skills.
• Ability to apply advanced project management skill and knowledge.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to develop win-win solutions.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small team.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders for the procurement of major/critical commodities, services including professional and/or facility, and complex procurements.
• Improve supplier quality and lower total cost of ownership for the program.
• Prepare and issue moderate to high complexity purchase orders and complex agreements.
• Identify and mitigate risks when negotiating terms and conditions.
• Lead supplier issue resolutions (lead time, drawing issues, etc.).
• Identify new sources.
• Improve supplier performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior