[Hiring] Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Material Estimator @General Dynamics Mission Systems

Role Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Material Estimator. As a Material Estimator, you’ll work directly with management to address all aspects of material pricing, including:

• Identifying lead times
• Vetting suppliers IAW FAR and DFARS
• Supporting Final Management Reviews

This will entail using your strong attention to detail to prepare and provide material estimates that are current, accurate, and complete. You must be able to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while demonstrating strong presentation, communication, team building, and leadership skills.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of cost estimating processes supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Understand relevant material pricing practices and principles, quality processes, counterfeit parts, and compliance requirements such as FAR and DFARS.
• High proficiency in or strong knowledge base in Supply Chain operations policies.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes to determine material costs and availability.
• Update cost databases and main records for future reference and audit support.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate materials or suppliers.
• Attend proposal planning meetings and kick-offs, collaborating with functional areas to understand BOM requirements.
• Identify potential sources for required materials and services, developing new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Receive, review, and evaluate supplier proposals to ensure they meet Prime proposal requirements.
• Coordinate cost or price analysis on procurements of moderate to high value, risk, and complexity.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to drive material commonality and cost, schedule, and risk reduction.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree without work experience.
• Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in a rapidly changing, high-stress environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong candidate is decisive and action-oriented.
• Proven fluency in Microsoft Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Solid analytical and negotiation skills applied to increasingly complex price analysis strategies.

Requirements

• Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits.
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Company Description

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. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.