Strategic Procurement Lead: Contracts & Cost Analytics

General Dynamics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness coaching

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to perform SCM tasks supporting new construction and repair programs. You will handle procurement, contract negotiations, EAC analysis, budgeting, material forecasting and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities include bid development, cost analysis, maintaining inventory, ensuring contract compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and cycle times.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Purchasing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Liberal Arts or related field.
• Participate in acquisitions requiring multidisciplinary participation.
• Identify and resolve problems posed by evolving supply chain events and occurrences.
• Strong understanding of the range of supply chain functions, including logistics, inventory and receiving management.
• Knowledge of material commodity market trends. Proven ability to independently evaluate, negotiate and prepare price/cost analyses.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other regulations impacting the procurement process.
• Experience in executing procurements in accordance with various procurement rules and regulations for both government and commercial contracts and subcontracts.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions of purchase orders for the procurement of moderate-to-high-dollar / high volume supplies and services.
• Prepare contract terms and monitor performance of supplier(s).
• Prepare and issue contract modifications while adhering to budget and schedule.
• Manage and oversee inventory of multiple commodities.
• Responsible for complex bid development, cost / price analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC) analysis.
• Authority to commit to purchases up to a certain dollar limit.
• Contribute to company goals and business objectives through cost down and process improvement initiatives.
• Act in a team member capacity. Provide guidance and direction to less experienced supply chain personnel as individually capable and appropriate, related to company programs, projects and/or contracts.
• Establish good working relationships with suppliers while enforcing contract provisions and resolving contract disagreements.
• Prepare well written and fully supported procurement packages in accordance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) Purchasing Department procedures.
• Monitor and direct supplier performance and manage suppliers effectively with on time material delivery and good quality.
• Analyze and interpret contract documents to determine compliance with prime contracts, NASSCO policy, and government procurement regulations. Identify FAR and DFARS issues which could impact the procurement activity.
• Perform material management to maintain supply and inventory levels.
• Resolve material discrepancies and interpret and implement policies and department operating procedures.
• Interface with other NASSCO departments and suppliers to resolve issues affecting procurements, including investigating and resolving disputes and making decisions about delivery, product, and schedule.
• Identify complex issues to bring to the attention of management. May make recommendations to management with respect to resolution of issues.
• Develop and apply a certain level of technical expertise regarding materials and services.
• Utilize NASSCO business information systems and Purchasing Department systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Liberal Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to perform SCM tasks supporting new construction and repair programs. You will handle procurement, contract negotiations, EAC analysis, budgeting, material forecasting and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities include bid development, cost analysis, maintaining inventory, ensuring contract compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and cycle times.