Purchasing Supervisor

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a senior procurement professional to manage daily material, parts, and service purchasing operations in San Diego. You will lead buyers and subcontract administrators, review and approve POs and subcontracts, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

The role emphasizes coordinating with engineering and manufacturing, driving cost, schedule, and performance, and mentoring staff. Travel may be required to satisfy project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline with 9+ years of experience interpreting, awarding and administering contractual agreements.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, FAR supplements and UCC; contract construction and purchasing.
• Ability to coordinate inter‑organizational activities and develop creative purchasing solutions.
• docs, investigate, advise, interpret and explain complex issues to internal staff and external customers and suppliers.
• Experience negotiating major complex purchases and subcontracts; understanding materials requirements planning.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchase orders and agreements; negotiate and award PO and subcontracts on behalf of the company.
• Establish and monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procedures per regulations and contractual requirements.
• Assign tasks, review work, and provide direction to staff to meet timelines.
• Coordinate supplier quotes and proposals; analyze and negotiate pricing; contribute inputs to proposals/pricing.
• Support production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.
• Coordinate pre‑award surveys and supplier evaluations; participate in audits.
• Act as primary contact for purchasing activities; represent company with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; ensure compliance with laws and safety practices.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication of complex issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high‑technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

This position is responsible for managing the daily operation of material, parts, components, services, and equipment procurement. Coordinates the activities of buyers and subcontract administrators to accomplish business objectives. Reviews and approves purchase orders and subcontracts. Develops and interprets policies and procedures for the operation of the procurement department's activities and monitors cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts. Manages the coordination of purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments. May accomplish objectives through professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have a significant impact on the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve purchase orders and agreements. Negotiate and award purchase orders and subcontracts on behalf of the corporation.
• Establish and monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procedures in accordance with all acquisition, export and other applicable regulations, company policies and contractual requirements.
• Assign tasks, review work, and provide direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes are met within established timelines.
• Coordinate proposal efforts by obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotes and proposals which may include subcontractor costs and pricing data. Analyze and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing when appropriate. Provide subcontractor and supplier pricing inputs to proposals/pricing departments.
• Support production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.
• Coordinate the facilitation of pre‑award surveys and supplier evaluations.
• Participate in various internal and external audits, including government and customer audits.
• Act as primary contact for purchasing activities and issues. May represent the company with customers, potential customers and suppliers.
• Keep abreast of best practices in supply chain and materials management.
• Participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required professional talent.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline and nine or more years of progressive experience interpreting, awarding and administering contractual agreements. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the concepts, principles, and standard practices of supply chain management and purchasing and an extensive knowledge of contract construction, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Must be capable of coordinating inter‑organizational activities and recommending creative solutions to purchasing issues.
• The ability to document, investigate, advise, interpret and explain complex issues or technical information to internal staff as well as external customers and suppliers is also required.
• Must have experience negotiating major complex purchases and subcontracts and conducting briefings while having a comprehensive understanding of materials requirements planning.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full‑Time Salary

Salary range: 89,180 - 155,825