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 to work as a Purchasing Supervisor supporting our Technical Services Team located in our Rancho Bernardo, CA office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise/lead a group of Technical Services Buyers.
Provide leadership to management and program managers on procurement issues relating to government, commercial and international subcontracts.
Manage purchasing policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations while meeting company objectives. Recommend modifications to operating policies as needed.
Manage work assignments and provide direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes meet assigned timelines.
Review confidentiality agreements, license agreements and other documentation for conformance to business objectives, company policies, economic conditions, and for compliance to laws and government regulations.
Manage the ‘buy’/purchasing portion of proposal preparation.
Perform a final review and evaluation of RFP/RFQs, source selection decisions, price analyses and other purchasing documentation.
Identify and manage supplier issues and develop creative solutions to resolve highly complex problems.
Act as primary contact for procurement activities and issues in support of the Technical Services Purchasing Team. May represent the company with suppliers, and potential suppliers, and government representatives.
Support the Department Manager to manage in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of professional talent.
Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Preforms 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.