Sr Manager, Procurement - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manager, Procurement

US-TX-Mesquite

Job ID: 2024-32016
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
Mesquite, TX

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr. Manager, Procurement, to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Responsibilities

This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX.

SUMMARY: Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines. This position is on-site and will not be a remote role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services 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 changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands.
• Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations.
• Leads and manages the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.
• For Mesquite: Knowledge of DoD government regulations include, but not limited to DCMA, DCAA, DCMO standards and FAR, DFARS, CFR49, ITAR, etc.

IMPACT OF THE ROLE:

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Manages professional employees and/or supervisors

Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report

Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty

Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's Degree and Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education and/or Experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with Business, Supply Chain Management or related degree
• 7-8 years prior experience in a similar position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Leadership Skills
• Decision-making skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.

Physical Demands

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

Travel Requirements

• No to Very Little Travel Likely

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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