Advanced Material Procurement Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
The Advanced Material Procurement Specialist coordinates and executes material procurement activities to support program requirements and on-time delivery. Working closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyers, program teams, and cross-functional partners, this role supports procurement planning, monitors purchase orders against demand in IFS, coordinates change notice incorporation, and addresses supplier delivery risks in accordance with GDMS policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with SCM buyers to coordinate purchase orders, supplier quotations, and delivery commitments aligned with program needs.
• Execute program procurement plans in collaboration with buyers, track progress and communicate risks to material availability.
• Monitor open purchase orders against demand loaded in IFS, identifying discrepancies and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Identify suppliers critical to program execution and coordinate with buyers to address delivery concerns and procurement constraints.
• Work across functional teams to align material procurement with business needs, program priorities, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate change notice incorporation, ensuring affected material requirements and procurement activities are reviewed and updated.
• Analyze procurement and delivery data to identify risks, support decisions, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support supplier partnership development while observing applicable intellectual property requirements and business policies.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using IFS and established supply chain systems.
• Perform activities in accordance with General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting material planning, procurement, supply chain operations, or program material coordination.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier coordination, and delivery performance monitoring.
• Ability to assess business needs and understand supplier relationships and intellectual property considerations.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across functions and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Supplier 360, Power BI, and relevant supply chain systems.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is 100% on-site.

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