Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., plays a crucial role in developing mission-critical systems that ensure the safety of personnel. This position involves leading the procurement process for manufacturing and ensuring suppliers meet quality, schedule, and cost needs.

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.
• 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.
• 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
• May be required to travel
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options

This position is 100% on-site in the Pittsfield, MA facility. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $84,764.00/Yr. - USD $91,717.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Company Overview

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.

About General Dynamics in Pittsfield, MA

Come work for General Dynamics Mission Systems in beautiful Berkshire County, located on the western edge of Massachusetts. The Berkshires are very family friendly with excellent schools. The housing market is very affordable compared to surrounding larger cities. General Dynamics provides exceptional salaries in Berkshire County which provides a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Dynamics Mission Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.