Senior Supply Chain Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

21h • $78,033 - $84,434 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist works directly with management on supply chain management activities, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market-trend assessments, pricing, and product availability. The role prepares and issues purchase orders and agreements and ensures procurement actions that commit the company are documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with policy and procedure. It also involves identifying potential risks in terms and conditions and working effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven procurement and proposal environment. The position is based at either the Taunton, Massachusetts or Scottsdale, Arizona location when working on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree without work experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facilities.
• Ability to understand relevant procurement practices and principles, including quality processes, counterfeit parts, and 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.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, communication, team-building, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Professional acumen and general business awareness.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support management across supply chain activities, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market-trend assessment, pricing, and product availability.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Ensure procurement actions that commit the company are properly documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identify potential risks in terms and conditions.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven procurement and proposal environment.
• Apply analytical and negotiation skills to increasingly complex price-analysis strategies.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What This Job Offers

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