Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is a renowned leader in the defense and scientific sectors, engineering a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services designed to help customers successfully accomplish missions across all operational domains. With a global workforce exceeding 12,000 dedicated professionals, GDMS partners with the best in the industry to push the boundaries of innovation and technology. Known for fostering an environment rooted in trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, the company offers a highly competitive benefits package and promotes a flexible work environment where employee contributions are recognized and rewarded. GDMS is widely regarded as a great place to work, where purpose and shared goals unify a high-performance team.

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing plays a critical leadership role within this innovative company, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Program Management and Strategy. This position carries overall responsibility for managing long-term supplier relationships, supporting proposal activities, and developing and executing supply chain management strategies aligned with business needs. The Senior Manager leads a team of sourcing project management professionals, ensuring effective load distribution, prioritization, and accountability in pursuit of operational excellence. This role requires specialized expertise in managing relationships and contracts with Cloud, SaaS, and IT providers, making it essential for the successful candidate to possess deep knowledge in these areas.

Key responsibilities include leading sourcing negotiations for complex, high-value agreements and driving cost reductions alongside improved supplier performance. Additionally, this role demands strong collaboration with various internal stakeholders—including supply chain, manufacturing, program management, and finance teams—to align sourcing strategies with program requirements and business objectives. The Senior Manager actively promotes process improvements, leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence to enhance sourcing workflows and decision-making processes. This role also ensures compliance with federal regulations and company policies, upholding the highest standards of ethics and governance across all procurement activities.

This position offers a competitive combined salary range of USD 183,371 to USD 198,414 per year, depending on experience and geographic factors, and supports flexible working arrangements such as remote and hybrid models. GDMS welcomes experienced professionals ready to lead, mentor, and drive innovation in strategic sourcing practices within a respected and forward-thinking defense contractor. Those who thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments and are passionate about advancing national safety through cutting-edge technology will find this role both challenging and rewarding.