Sr Manager, Procurement

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success.

About the Role

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers. Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or internal use. Manages professional employees and/or supervisors, with accountability for the performance and results of a team. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and/or customers.

Responsibilities

• Manages procurement and purchasing operations, implementing strategies to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing.
• Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Implements processes and systems, utilizing technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands.
• Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with applicable industry or governmental regulations.
• Leads and manages the work of other employees, including hiring, performance management, and termination (with HR and General Managers' concurrence).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Leadership, decision-making, oral and written communication, analytical thinking, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Schedule

No or very little travel likely.

Benefits

We offer a robust total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, as well as career development and recognition programs.