Sr Manager, Procurement

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manager, Procurement

US-ME-Saco | US-VT-Williston

Job ID: 2024-31220

Type: Full Time

of Openings:

1

Category: Supply Chain/Logistics

Saco, ME

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces high-quality, high performance gun systems for a broad spectrum of land, sea, and air applications. Our products are built on decades of experience and knowledge in innovative design and development and the latest manufacturing technologies. We are an industry leader in the development and production of single and multi-barrel gatling guns, individual crew-served weapons, ammunition handling systems, shipboard defense systems, gun pods and loaders.

The Sr Manager, Procurement 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 can be located in Williston, Vermont or Saco, Maine.

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 record-keeping 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.

Qualifications

Required Education: Associates Degree or Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred

Years and Area of experience (required for the role): 7-8 years experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership skills.

Decision-making skills.

Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills.

Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Critical Professional Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Travel Requirements: Less than 25% 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.