Manager, Supply Chain Management - Repair Purchasing & Logistics

General Dynamics NASSCO; California; On-site; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays and PTO

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Management for Repair Purchasing & Logistics in California.

The role reports to the VP SCM and partners with multiple internal groups to ensure on-time delivery and manage procurement strategies. Responsibilities include leading the Repair Purchasing and Logistics teams, negotiating major contracts, and maintaining budget controls while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and defense contracting requirements.
• Strong procurement and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of material for Repair stakeholders.
• Lead and develop Repair Purchasing and Logistics teams.
• Negotiate major purchase agreements and oversee contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement measures.
• Manage department budgets and ensure financial goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, laws, and regulations.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Team supervision

MS Office

Ethics compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Manager, Supply Chain Management - Repair Purchasing & Logistics

Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: 11/16/2026

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

Responsibility for management of NASSCO’s Repair Procurement and Logistics organizations. Position reports to Vice President, Supply Chain Management, and works closely with assigned personnel to execute Supply Chain Management responsibilities and functions. Maintains close contact with multiple NASSCO Repair Organizations (Programs, Operations, Estimating, Contracts, Warehousing, and others. In addition, builds and maintains close external working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-time performance to NASSCO’s operational schedules and resolve contractual and technical issues as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Manage timely and efficient procurement of material required to support Repair stakeholders.
• Manage the selection, placement, training, monitoring, and evaluation of the Repair Purchasing and Logistics teams.
• Actively participate in proposal development and approval and follow through with subsequent procurement actions.
• Participate in, or conduct negotiations of major purchase agreements with suppliers and oversee administration of resulting contracts.
• Allocate and control department budgets to ensure performance and financial goals are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with NASSCO’s Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct Policies and Standard Practices.
• Monitor and assure compliance with Government laws, rules, and regulations as determined appropriate and flowed down through NASSCO Policies and Procedures.
• Develop staff work plans, prioritize workloads, schedules and manpower requirements, ensuring to support NASSCO Repair objectives and milestones.
• Oversee and monitor supplier performance relating to contract or procurement requirements, and develop and implement measures to prevent and resolve problems that may impact quality, schedule or program costs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships to guarantee full cooperation regarding contract requirements, problem resolution.
• Support NASSCO Supply Chain continuous improvement efforts, including various Artificial Intelligence efforts.
• Display leadership in carrying forth mission, principals, and philosophies of NASSCO.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Oversee management of NASSCO’s in-house Logistics team relating to:
  • Management of rail, truck, air, and marine conveyance
  • Manage efforts necessary to establish cargo carrier insurance coverage
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory transportation codes, specifications, and requirements
  • Coordinate all NASSCO customs broker activity
  • Familiarity with MARAD and U.S. Flag shipping regulations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field with seven plus years of diversified work experience in procurement and supervision or a related field; and/or demonstrated capability through previous experience and education to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Knowledge in:

• US Government shipbuilding and ship repair approach, organization, procedures and material requirements is a plus;
• Inventory control organization, system, and procedures;
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and compliance methodologies supporting Prime Contract acquisition requirements;
• Contract law principles and their application to manufacturing environment.

Skill in:

• Negotiating complex, high-dollar material, and/or service procurements;
• Maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and sound business judgement;
• Document preparation including special reports and presentations;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Management, recruitment, and training of staffs;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact at multiple levels with internal customers and with suppliers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role are performed in an office setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for procurement of acceptable material and services at the best possible price, while ensuring timely delivery in support of Repair Availabilities. Results are related to the quality and timeliness of achieving project goals and ability to develop, implement, and/or adhere to processes that maximize productiveness and throughput. Accountable to the Vice President of SCM.

Payscale: $146,900 - $197,500

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education.

General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including

• medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• life and disability insurance
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• wellness coaching
• onsite health services

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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