Procurement Professional - SCM

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Educational assistance

9-80 work schedule

On-site Sterling Heights facility

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Procurement Buyer to manage purchasing and subcontracting end-to-end. You will analyze material needs in Oracle/MRP, solicit supplier RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, and lead cost analyses to support sourcing decisions.

You will negotiate with suppliers to meet program cost and schedule targets, administer POs and subcontracts, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs. Travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related business discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in procurement or buying roles.
• Proficiency with Oracle MRP or other purchasing systems.
• Strong negotiation, cost and price analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of purchasing and subcontracting activities.
• Analyze material needs in Oracle/MRP systems and evaluate supplier RFQs/RFPs/RFIs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet program cost and schedule targets.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders and subcontracts; ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate source selection, manage quality, design and payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle MRP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP purchasing systems

Job description

Role Summary

This role is for a Procurement Buyer who will be responsible for end-to-end management of purchasing and subcontracting activities. The position focuses on analyzing material needs in Oracle/MRP systems, soliciting and evaluating supplier RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, and performing cost and price analysis to support sound sourcing decisions. This role will negotiate with suppliers to meet program cost and schedule targets, prepares and administers purchase orders and subcontracts, and ensures on-time delivery while controlling costs. The role also acts as the main link between suppliers and our GDLS teams, coordinating source selection, managing quality, design, and payment issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations.

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.

That's 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. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business discipline
• 7-10 years of experience in a similar procurement or buying role
• Proficiency with Oracle MRP or other MRP-based purchasing systems
• Demonstrated experience in cost and price analysis, including formal write-ups
• Strong negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel domestically on occasion and internationally as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and program management abilities
• Proven business acumen and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve objectives and performance metrics
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and clearly communicate status to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet-based business applications (preferred but not required)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, systems, and MRP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize the workday effectively, and maintain an accurate buying deck.

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 position's 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

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed,to address critical issues.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

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