Senior Supply Chain Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

9d•$78,033 - $84,434•Hybrid

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. 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. As the Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll work directly with management to address all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement support, electronic components and circuit card assembly, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing and product availability. This will entail utilizing your strong attention to detail skills to prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements, and ensure all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed and approved consistent with policy and procedure, identifying any potential risks in terms and conditions. You must be able to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven procurement/proposal environment while demonstrating strong presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree without work experience.
Ability to understand relevant procurement practices and principles, including quality processes, counterfeit parts, and other compliance requirements such as federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements/DFAR, and local laws.
Solid analytical and negotiation skills applied to increasingly complex price analysis strategies.
Sound understanding of ERP/MRP systems and procurement strategies.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Electronic component procurement background strongly preferred.
Printed circuit board (PCB) and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) background strongly preferred.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Professional acumen and general business awareness.

Responsibilities

Work directly with management to address all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement support, electronic components and circuit card assembly, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing and product availability.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
Ensure all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed and approved consistent with policy and procedure.
Identify any potential risks in terms and conditions.
Work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven procurement/proposal environment.
Demonstrate strong presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.