Procurement Associate

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare benefits

Competitive base pay and incentives

401k match up to 6%

Educational assistance

9-80 work schedule

Résumé du poste

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a General Procurement Buyer to analyze Oracle material requirements, issue RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, and perform cost and price analyses to support sourcing decisions. You will negotiate with suppliers, administer Purchase Orders and Subcontracts, and coordinate between suppliers and GDLS to guarantee compliance, cost control, quality, and on-time delivery for programs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and end-to-end procurement process knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain with cost and price analysis.
• Strong communication, problem solving and program management skills.

Responsabilités

• Analyze Oracle system material requirements and prepare RFQs/RFPs/RFIs.
• Perform cost and price analyses and lead negotiations with suppliers.
• Prepare, place, and administer Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Serve as liaison between suppliers and GDLS to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and manage supplier quality issues.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Outils

Oracle MRP

MS Word

MS Excel

Description du poste

This role is responsible for performing aspects of General Procurement buying, including analyzing Oracle and MRP material requirements, issuing RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, and conducting cost and price analyses to support sound sourcing decisions. The buyer will do proposal fact-finding and negotiations, prepare and administer Purchase Orders and Subcontracts, and serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and GDLS to ensure compliance, cost control, quality, and on-time delivery to meet program requirements.

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

Thats why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business field
• 35 years of experience in a similar procurement or supply chain role
• Experience with Oracle MRP or a similar material requirements planning system
• Demonstrated experience in cost and price analysis and preparing supporting write-ups
• Excellent communication (oral and written), problem-solving, and program management skills
• Strong business acumen
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet objectives and performance metrics
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status to all stakeholders
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet-based business applications
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, systems, and MRP
• Proven ability to multi-task and effectively manage daily workload and buying deck.

Responsibilities for the role

Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer

• Responsible for Analysis of Oracle system material needs Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
• Analyze Oracle system material requirements to support procurement and program needs.
• Solicit and prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Perform cost analysis of proposals and price analysis of supplier quotes
• Conduct proposal fact-finding and lead negotiations, including cost, terms, and conditions
• Prepare, place, administer, and monitor Purchase Orders to ensure subcontractor compliance
• Administer Subcontracts and Purchase Orders, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery to meet program requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and GDLS functional departments and program offices
• Manage supplier quality, design, and payment issues
• Coordinate source selection activities as required
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Lead Purchase Order kick-off meetings and conduct on-site program reviews at supplier locations
• Review and analyze planning to ensure Subcontracts and Purchase Orders are placed within supplier lead times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Additional Information

• This position may require occasional travel to various US locations or International
• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.
• This position may require security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
• No sponsorship available for this role.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.