Planning and Procurement Manager

Planning & Procurement Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Planning & Procurement Manager. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Manages Planning and Procurement department activities - hiring, discipline, performance mgmt, & salary planning.

Leads cross-functional teams, liaison between programs team, functional areas, and suppliers.

Performs financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Anticipates customer requirements & develops supportive actions.

Oversees Manufacturing Master Schedule, coordinating with Program Team for forecasting

Practices cycle time management, establishes budgets, KPIs, & metrics.

Reviews & coordinates purchase requisitions, ensuring efficient processing. Coordinates oversight of supplier negotiations and execution of procurement plan.

Develops new supply sources & recommends cost-saving alternatives.

Understand who their critical suppliers are to understand impact to customer.

Coordinates with cross functional team regarding supply chain efforts, ensuring supplier performance & developing strategies to meet customer expectations

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Exhibits strong skills and techniques for coaching and mentoring individuals on your team Awareness of supplier management techniquesAbility to manage changeStrong knowledge of GD Mission Systems organizational relationshipsPositively influence and motivate other areas to establish clear, concise, and common objectivesCreates an appropriate sense of urgency throughout the organizationPerforms labor forecasts, material forecasts and create staffing plansEffective delegation techniquesSets individual training plans consistent with goals and scorecardStrong ability of develop / manage organizational strategies / initiatives to meet department and GD objectivesGood influence management skills to obtain agreement with individuals as well as management and other functional organizationsAbility to utilize all resources efficientlyStrong understanding of business environment

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $123,734.00 - USD $133,884.00 / Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans