General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to work within our Purchasing team, located in Torrey Pines.  We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated Information Technology Services/ Human Resources (ITS/HR) procurement and contracts professional to interface effectively with supplier personnel (including salespeople, all levels of management, and legal counsel), and GA internal customers (including ITS, Human Resources, Engineering, Program Management, and Contracts).
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage, mentor, oversee, and delegate work assignments to purchasing staff and manage/review their work while ensuring compliance with purchasing and company policy.

Utilizes expertise in acquiring commercial-off-the-shelf software products and software maintenance services for all of General Atomics.

Work with internal Value Steam Managers to identify Software and Hardware needs.

Validates purchase requisitions, oversees the development of solicitations and evaluation of supplier responses.

Negotiates price, schedule other terms and conditions of major procurements.

Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.

Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.

Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.

Coordinates competitive and non-competitive procurements to meet required purchase dates.

Reviews and analyzes suppliers bids to providing leadership in price/cost analysis.

Participates in cost and pricing reviews with internal customers.

May represent the organization as the primary business contact on assigned procurements. May make presentations as required.

Provide advice and leadership on purchasing matters to professional or technical staff at all levels.

Utilizes MS Office Suite, SAP and other applications.

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.