Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

The ideal candidate will develop, manage, and maintain the health of multiple supply chains across various commodities, using strong technical skills and supplier relationship management to proactively identify and mitigate risks. This role is highly strategic and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen supply chain resilience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related discipline; six years of progressively complex project administration experience.
• Preferably a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering with supply chain experience.
• Demonstrates program management principles, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must understand supplier administration, supply chain, purchasing, material management, production and related practices.
• Ability to lead and communicate, develop innovative solutions, and work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills; capable of leading a team.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, develop and administer supplier activities, projects, programs and performance.
• Develop policies and monitor supplier performance for compliance with company standards.
• Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate capabilities; travel regularly.
• Represent the organization as primary contact with internal groups and external suppliers.
• Interface effectively with all levels of internal customers and external suppliers, including senior management.
• Provide direction and training to staff and present results as required.
• Coordinate purchased material status meetings and track action items.

Skills

Project administration

Supply chain

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

The ideal candidate will develop, manage, and maintain the health of multiple supply chains across various commodities, using strong technical skills and supplier relationship management to proactively identify and mitigate risks. This role is highly strategic and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen supply chain resilience,