Procurement Specialist

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

9-80 work schedule

401k match

Educational assistance

Onsite cafeteria and fitness center

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Sterling Heights, MI. You will manage procurement activities, analyze material needs using Oracle, prepare RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, and negotiate to meet program and cost targets.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. You should bring 3–5 years of related experience, ideally in electrical commodities, with strong writing and presentation skills to support program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years plus in a related role is desired.
• Experience in wire harness or electrical commodity procurement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success.
• Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought.

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement affairs for the Procurement Buyer role.
• Analyze Oracle material needs and RFQs/RFPs/RFIs.
• Negotiate proposals to meet program and cost targets.
• Administer purchase orders and ensure subcontractor compliance.
• Coordinate source selection and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain on-time delivery and manage costs across procurements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Job description

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or 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, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (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 within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• 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.

Qualifications Sought

• 3 to 5 years plus in a related role is desired
• Experience in wire harness or electrical commodity procurement preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success
• Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought.

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.