Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Material Estimator

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Material Estimator to support our Cullman, AL location. 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, and 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.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as a subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of cost estimating processes supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand relevant material pricing practices and principles, quality processes, counterfeit parts, and other compliance requirements such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (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
• Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while demonstrating strong presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.
• Attends the proposal planning meeting and kick-offs and collaborates with functional areas to understand BOM requirements
• Reviews requirements document (i.e., statement of work, drawings, and specifications) for clarity and adequacy
• Identifies potential sources for required materials, and services. Develops new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive
• Receives, reviews, and evaluates supplier proposals to ensure they meet Prime proposal requirements
• Performs cost or price analysis on procurements of moderate to high value, risk, and complexity
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to drive material commonality and cost, schedule and risk reduction

Qualifications :

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 $76,136.00 - USD $82,381.00 / 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