Senior Purchasing Supervisor — Contracts & Supplier Strategy

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in the United States seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee daily operation of material, parts, and services procurement. You will coordinate buyers and subcontract administrators, review and approve POs, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, and guiding cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts.

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.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the concepts, principles, and standard practices of supply chain management and an extensive knowledge of contract construction, FAR, FAR supplements and the 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 with a comprehensive understanding of materials requirements planning.

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 regulations.
• Coordinate proposal efforts by obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotes and proposals and analyze pricing.
• Support production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations and pre-award surveys.

Skills

Supply chain management

Contract negotiations

Purchasing policies

Inter-organizational coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

FAR/UCC knowledge

Job description

General Atomics in the United States seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee daily operation of material, parts, and services procurement. You will coordinate buyers and subcontract administrators, review and approve POs, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, and guiding cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts.