Senior Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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 At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll 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. We’ll 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. You’ll 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 reviewResponsible for business area financial commitments related to material salesYearly and Quarterly plans are developed working with Material Planning, CAMs and DPMOsUnderstands who critical suppliers are to the programs and develops strong relationships with their leadershipLeading supplier meetings by developing agendas, meeting minutes and action itemsIdentify 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 suppliersResponsible for procurement bid (Labor and Material) for business area proposals, supporting FMRs up to VP levelInteracts with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues and works with management to address all aspects of procurement managementWorks with SCM buyers for purchase orders, quotes, & on time deliverySupports supplier audits and evaluations.Prepare and hold material procurement kickoff meetingsUnderstands & 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 proposalsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong understanding of IFSStrong understanding of GDMS business policies and proceduresRequires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignmentsRequires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignmentsRequires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given taskRequires the ability to plan, schedule and execute workGrasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignmentsShows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little directionMentors others on the teamFully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approachesFully proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPointEVMS Certification may be requiredAbility to travel 25% of the time (Not much travel is required but when there are supplier challenges we travel and we divide and conquer. May be once a quarter or every other month.)Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationWorkplace OptionsThis position is 100% on-site in the Pittsfield, MA facilityWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. 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. 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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-71640Job Location: US-MA-PittsfieldRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.