Purchasing Associate (Early Career Level)

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Associate to manage supplier relations and procurement processes. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on cost analysis, negotiation, and compliance with procurement regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have strong analytical and communication skills. Join a team dedicated to enhancing military vehicle capabilities while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and educational assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in supply chain management.

Benefits

Healthcare including medical, dental, vision

401k Match (6%)

Educational Assistance

9-80 Work Schedule

Onsite Cafeteria

Fitness Center

Outdoor fitness track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement affairs and supplier relationships.
• Conduct cost and price analysis for proposals.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Cost Analysis

Oracle System

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchasing Associate (Early Career Level)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Purchasing Associate (Early Career Level)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 16096901

Description: 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.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, a 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 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).
• 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 & onsite program reviews.
• Review and access all planning to ensure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 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.
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
• Driver's License required.

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

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, a 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 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).
• 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 & onsite program reviews.
• Review and access all planning to ensure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 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.
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
• Driver's License required.

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

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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