Senior Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist
General Dynamics, Pittsfield, MA, United States
Senior Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of whats possible. Here youll 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. Well 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. Youll routinely interface with supply chain and suppliers on primary strategies for negotiation and/or problem resolution.
Representative Duties and Tasks:
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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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
Workplace Options:
This position is 100% Remote
Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $107,330.00 - USD $116,135.00 /Yr.
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of whats possible. Here youll 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. Well 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. Youll routinely interface with supply chain and suppliers on primary strategies for negotiation and/or problem resolution.
Representative Duties and Tasks:
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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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
Workplace Options:
This position is 100% Remote
Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $107,330.00 - USD $116,135.00 /Yr.
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans