Strategic Procurement Specialist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a purchasing professional to manage acquiring parts, materials, and services supporting a contract or internal teams. Under general supervision, you will review quotations, negotiate terms, validate requisitions, and ensure on-time delivery with cost objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in purchasing, knowledge of FAR, supplier evaluation, and strong communication. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with three or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience.
• Must have an understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating the application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
• Must be customer focused and possess: the ability to provide solutions to a range of purchasing problems; strong communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers; the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; and, strong computer skills. SAP experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.
• May participate as a team member on intermediate procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management.
• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance. 9. Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• May represent the organization as the primary purchasing contact on small contracts/subcontracts.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Purchasing concepts

FAR knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a purchasing professional to manage acquiring parts, materials, and services supporting a contract or internal teams. Under general supervision, you will review quotations, negotiate terms, validate requisitions, and ensure on-time delivery with cost objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in purchasing, knowledge of FAR, supplier evaluation, and strong communication. SAP experience is a plus.