Procurement Professional

General Dynamics Land Systems US; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Educational assistance

9/80 work schedule

Onsite facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Sterling Heights, MI to manage all supplier and subcontractor engagements for subcontracts and purchase orders. You will analyze Oracle material needs, solicit RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, perform cost and price analyses, and negotiate to meet targets.

Responsibilities include PO administration, ensuring on-time delivery, coordinating source selection, and maintaining compliance with procurement laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business; supply chain preferred.
• Experience with cost and price analysis and write-ups.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Occasional domestic travel; possible international travel.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet apps.

Responsibilities

• Manage all affairs between GDLS and suppliers/subcontractors for subcontracts/POs, incl. fixed price and cost reimbursement.
• Analyze Oracle system material needs and prepare RFQ/RFP/RFI responses.
• Conduct cost and price analyses of proposals and quotes.
• Negotiate proposals to meet program and cost targets.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Coordinate source selection and supplier communications with GDLS teams.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Monitor planning to ensure subcontracts/POs are issued within vendor lead-time.

Skills

Oracle usage

Cost analysis

Price analysis

Negotiation

Communication (oral/written)

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Security clearance (US) optional

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Supply Chain preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Clearance Type: None
Career Level: Mid-Career

What We Offer

Starting your career or you are an experienced professional, 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 (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

About the Role

Responsible for managing all affairs between GDLS and suppliers/subcontractors for various types of subcontracts/Purchase Orders including both, fixed price and cost reimbursement.

Duties include:

• Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of Procurement Buyer.
• Analysis of Oracle system material needs.
• Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Requests for Proposals (RFP's), and Request for Information (RFI's).
• Cost analysis of proposals.
• Price analysis of quotes.
• Proposal fact finding.
• Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets.
• Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration/monitoring to assure subcontractor compliance.
• Administer subcontracts/purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements.
• Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs.
• Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and GDLS functional departments/program offices
• Manage Quality, Design, Payment issues with subcontractors.
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process.
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations.
• Administration of purchase orders via communication & on site program reviews.
• Review and access all planning to assure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems.
• Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Possible International travel.
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem solving skills.
• Strong problem solving and program management skills.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP.
• Ability to multi-task and proper management of work day and buying deck.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance if required.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com.General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform.General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans..If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e‑mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.