Director of Strategic Purchasing & Contracts

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a senior procurement professional to review and approve complex purchase orders and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, UCC, and company policies. The role includes directing staff, negotiating terms, and coordinating proposals to support high-dollar acquisitions.

The position emphasizes leadership in supply chain management, risk mitigation, and rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements, with a focus on driving timely procurement execution within a large,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline with 15+ years of progressive contract experience.
• Experience interpreting, awarding, and administering complex contracts with at least 9 years in purchasing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, FAR supplements, and UCC; ability to coordinate inter-organizational activities.
• Ability to document, investigate, advise, interpret and explain complex issues to internal staff and external customers/suppliers.
• Experience negotiating extremely complex purchases and subcontracts and planning materials requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex, high-dollar purchase orders and agreements; negotiate and award purchase orders and subcontracts on behalf of the corporation.
• Establish and direct compliance with purchasing policies and procedures per regulations, company policies and contractual requirements.
• Assign tasks, review work, and direct staff to meet purchasing timelines.
• Direct proposal efforts by obtaining subcontractor quotes and proposals; analyze pricing and provide inputs to proposals/pricing departments.
• Manage production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.
• Direct the facilitation of pre-award surveys and supplier evaluations.
• Oversee audits, including government and customer audits.
• Act as primary contact for purchasing activities and issues with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure laws, regulations and obligations are observed wherever business is conducted.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Supply chain management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

15+ years of experience

Tools

FAR

UCC

Subcontracting

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a senior procurement professional to review and approve complex purchase orders and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, UCC, and company policies. The role includes directing staff, negotiating terms, and coordinating proposals to support high-dollar acquisitions.

The position emphasizes leadership in supply chain management, risk mitigation, and rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements, with a focus on driving timely procurement execution within a large,