Buyer Senior

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks Subcontract Buyers to coordinate and execute procurement for Bangor and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard submarine projects. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery while following strict quality rules.

The role requires strong communication, business sense, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships within FAR/DFAR and ITAR frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0-5 years of experience in supplier management or related field.
• Ability to travel by plane to supplier facilities as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word for documentation and analysis.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Source highly technical requirements to ensure on-time, high-quality material and services.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve best value.
• Author clear contracts and supplements with defined provisions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and other regulations.
• Monitor delivery schedules and communicate procurement status.
• Manage multiple suppliers to meet quality and PO requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and other teams to assess supply chain health and risk.
• Identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities.
• Obtain and maintain PO signing authority via internal audits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle Procurement

Job description

Overview

The Electric Boat Supply Chain Organization is hiring Subcontract Buyers responsible for coordinating and executing the procurement of materials and services in supporting Bangor and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard projects related to submarine maintenance and operations. This position works closely with internal stakeholders and the supply base to ensure cost-effective, timely and efficient delivery while adhering to strict quality and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Source highly technical requirements in accordance with company policies & procedures, Government regulations, and customer needs to ensure on time and high quality delivered material and/or services
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, and delivery considerations
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value
• Author clear and comprehensive contracts and supplements, including pre-defined provisions and bespoke prose
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and other Government, customer and organization defined statutes
• Understanding process/problem resolution timelines, monitor and communicate material/service delivery schedules
• Manage multiple suppliers to ensure they meet quality, schedule, and purchase order requirements
• Maintain communication with Quality and other organizations to assess supply chain health and risk
• Manage complex projects by pro-actively resolving issues related to quality, delivery, etc.
• Align supplier invoicing and payment with performance of key milestone events
• Individually and as part of cross-functional teams, identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities
• Interpret various metrics and prioritize meeting department and company objectives
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including all required documentation and correspondence
• Obtain and maintain purchase order signing authority via acceptable ratings through internal audit and first-time quality

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills, an understanding of program management information systems, business processes, and the ability to interface effectively with shipyard clients, other vendors, EB engineering and quality control personnel, as well as Senior EB staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree & 2+ years of demonstrated experience in project management (i.e. previous supplier management, construction management, or running team projects within an organization) OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management (may include minor major) & 0-5 years of experience
• Ability to travel via plane to supplier /sub-tier facilities, as required based on business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, (i.e. pivot tables) and Word (i.e. writing letters, editing documents)
• Ability to work overtime, as required

Preferred Requirements

• 5-15 years work experience in materials acquisition, supply chain management, manufacturing, defense, or aviation environment
• Previous Electric Boat Buying Experience or bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management (may include minor major)
• Experience in manufacturing , defense, or aviation environment
• Experience in Oracle Procurement systems
• Experience with government contracting regulations and compliance requirements

Skills

The successful candidate must

• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels using phone and email.
• Work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Be willing to travel to other locations as required (<10% Travel)
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

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