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General Dynamics · 2 months ago

Materials and Procurement Manager

USA-MN-Bloomington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense services. They are seeking a Materials and Procurement Manager to oversee production planning, material control, and workflow coordination, ensuring efficient resource utilization and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages depart activities - hiring, discipline, performance management, & 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

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

Reviews & coordinates purchase requisitions, ensuring efficient processing & supplier negotiations

Develops new supply sources & recommends cost-saving alternatives

Understand who their critical suppliers are to understand impact to customer

Leads supply chain efforts, ensuring supplier performance & developing strategies to meet customer expectations

Leads material proposal activities, manages material estimations & procurement documentation for MDR/FMR

Develops DTUPC material estimates

Qualification

Budget analysisSupply chain managementNegotiation skillsFinancial analysisContinuous improvementConflict managementCoaching/mentoringEffective delegationInfluence managementLabor forecastingMaterial forecastingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or

Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations

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

Ability to utilize all resources efficiently

Demonstrated techniques for coaching/mentoring individuals, teams, and peers

Budget analysis skills

Conflict management skills

Demonstrated ability to adjust individual and team activities to changing conditions

Demonstrates and drives continuous improvement in the organization

Effective delegation techniques

Demonstrated ability to develop/manage organizational strategies/initiatives to meet department and GD objectives

Excellent understanding of the business environment

Demonstrated knowledge of internal/external procedures and policies with the ability to provide direction to employees

Good influence management skills to obtain agreement with individuals as well as management and other functional organizations

Must be able to understand and track financial/budget data and staffing requirements

Negotiation and dispute resolution skills

Performs labor forecasts, material forecasts, and creates staffing plans

Positively influence and motivate other areas to establish clear, concise, and common objectives

Ability to effectively communicate information verbally and in writing, ensuring clarity and understanding among diverse stakeholders, including team members, senior management, and external partners

Utilizes advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to create detailed reports, presentations, and data analysis to support project planning and decision-making processes