Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree without work experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this 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.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A 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

What sets you apart:

• We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not possess on of the following preferred skills:

  • Electronic component procurment background strongly preferred

  • Printed circuit board (PCB) and/or circuit card assembly (CCA) backgorund strongly preferred

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to multi-task

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Professional acumen and general business awareness

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site or flex. The flex days are at the manager's discretionWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ, Bloomington, MN, Pittsfield, MA, Greensboro, NC or Taunton, MA team.

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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. 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