Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Scottsdale, Arizona(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$183,371–$198,414 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Blockchain, Business Administration, Business Support, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Cloud Computing, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Finance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Manufacturing Management, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Physics, Process Improvement, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Program Evaluation, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Standards Development, Strategic Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Workflow Analysis, eSourcing
LOCATION
Scottsdale, Arizona
POSTED
12 days ago
Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required 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. Responsibilities for this Position:

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

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.

As the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Program Management and Strategy, you’ll have overall responsibility for leading the development and maintenance of long term supplier relationships. You’ll support proposal activities and formulate and implement SCM strategies to meet the business needs while also providing oversight to a team of sourcing project management professionals.  This position requires specialized expertise in Cloud, SaaS, and information technology providers. The Senior Manager will serve as a key partner across supply chain, manufacturing, program management, and finance to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of sourcing and agreement project managers
  • Set team priorities, manage workload allocation, and drive accountability for results
  • Build team capabilities in negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing practices

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

  • Lead negotiations for complex, high-value supplier agreements including Cloud, SaaS, and information technology contracts
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies that reduce total cost of ownership and improve supplier on-time delivery performance
  • Identify and qualify suppliers, conduct market analysis, and drive competitive sourcing events
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance to contractual commitments

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with FAR/DFARS and applicable federal acquisition regulations
  • Maintain adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards

Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase sourcing efficiency and effectiveness
  • Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance sourcing workflows, data analysis, and decision-making
  • Develop and standardize best practices, templates, and playbooks for the sourcing team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, program management, and finance stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with program requirements and business goals
  • Provide sourcing expertise and risk assessments to support program proposals and execution
  • Communicate sourcing performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
  • 3+ years of experience in a people leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating complex supplier agreements, including Cloud and SaaS contracts
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition regulations
  • Experience in defense contracting or aerospace & defense industry procurement
  • Exceptional program management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • Experience with AI applications in procurement or supply chain operations
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP)
  • Experience managing sourcing teams supporting multiple business areas or product lines
  • Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance requirements

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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 $183,371.00 - USD $198,414.00 /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

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com