Strategic Procurement Associate

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a procurement professional to support contracts by purchasing materials, goods, and services. Under supervision, you will validate requisitions, solicit bids, negotiate terms, monitor delivery, and maintain records to ensure cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.

You will interact with project teams, suppliers, and internal customers while complying with company policies and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Equivalent professional purchasing experience may substitute for education.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with policies and government regulations.
• Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility and price objectives.
• Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinates procurements to meet required dates and prepares support documentation.
• Reviews bids and performs cost/price analysis.
• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
• Maintains professional relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Observes laws, regulations and other obligations; safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in business administration

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a procurement professional to support contracts by purchasing materials, goods, and services. Under supervision, you will validate requisitions, solicit bids, negotiate terms, monitor delivery, and maintain records to ensure cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.

You will interact with project teams, suppliers, and internal customers while complying with company policies and government regulations.