Buyer Senior

General Dynamics Corporation; Silverdale, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Senior Subcontract Buyer in Silverdale, WA to coordinate procurement for Bangor and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard projects. You will source highly technical requirements, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with government regulations and quality standards.

The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. Travel (<10%) may be required. A bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in related fields is expected, with Oracle experience and MS Office proficiency highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in project or supplier management or related field.
• Preferred: 5-15 years in materials, supply chain, defense, or aviation environments.
• Experience with Oracle Procurement systems and government contracting regulations is a plus.
• Ability to travel by plane as needed based on business needs.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR/ITAR compliance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source highly technical requirements per company policies and gov regulations to ensure timely, high-quality material/services.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers for best value.
• Write clear contracts and supplements with defined provisions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and related statutes.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues to meet milestones.
• Manage multiple suppliers to meet quality, schedule, and PO requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality and other teams to assess supply chain health and risk.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

verbal communication

written communication

organizational skills

ability to work independently

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Buyer Senior

US-WA-Silverdale

Job ID: 2026-20787

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Purchasing

EB Bangor WA Trident Site

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.

• 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.

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 bachelors 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

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.