Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist Pittsfield, MA
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Job Location:
Pittsfield, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
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 salesYearly 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
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits including 401k matching flex time off paid parental leave healthcare benefits health & wellness programs employee resource and social groups and more
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.
Target salary range: USD $93487.00/Yr. - USD $101156.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 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.
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
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 salesYearly 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
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits including 401k matching flex time off paid parental leave healthcare benefits health & wellness programs employee resource and social groups and more
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.
Target salary range: USD $93487.00/Yr. - USD $101156.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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