Quoting Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including medical, dental,

Vision care

401k match

Educational assistance

9-80 work schedule

Onsite amenities at Sterling Heights

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights seeks a Quoting Specialist to partner with Procurement and Estimating for accurate range pricing on materials and services across programs.

You will develop and maintain pricing data, pull drawings for RFQs, analyze supplier quotes, and ensure pricing aligns with sourcing strategies and program needs. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or business
• 3-5 years procurement or supply chain experience
• Proficiency with Oracle and related systems
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of procurement processes
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage workload
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Procurement team and Program stakeholders to ensure all programs have valid, up-to-date range pricing for materials and services
• Develop, maintain, and manage database and range pricing libraries to support proposal and estimating activities
• Pull drawings and specifications to support RFQ/RFP solicitations
• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers in support of proposal and estimating activities
• Analyze supplier quotes to establish competitive and compliant range pricing for current and future program needs
• Coordinate with Estimating, Engineering, and Program Management to translate technical requirements and BOMs into accurate quoting packages
• Validate and reconcile quote data with procurement records and historical purchase information to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Monitor expiration dates and validity periods of quotes and range pricing, proactively refreshing data to avoid gaps in coverage
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure quoted pricing aligns with sourcing strategies and supplier roadmaps
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities through quote analysis and supplier feedback
• Ensure all quoting and pricing activities comply with GDLS procedures and applicable regulations and customer requirements
• Collaborate as an active team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Procurement

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Ethics

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Title: Quoting Specialist

Role Summary

Responsible for partnering with the Procurement and Material Estimating teams to ensure all programs have accurate, current, and complete range pricing for materials and services. The Quoting Specialist proactively develops, maintains, and analyzes material cost data to support estimating for future proposal activities, enabling timely, competitive, and compliant bids in support of GD Land Systems programs.

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 Supply Chain Management or Business related degree


• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience (procurement or supply chain preferred, if applicable)


• Proficiency with Oracle and related business/computer systems


• Strong negotiation skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Solid understanding of procurement processes


• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage workload/buying deck


• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet objectives and performance metrics


• High standard of business ethics and professional conduct


• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Procurement team and Program stakeholders to ensure all programs have valid, up-to-date range pricing for materials and services


• Develop, maintain, and manage database and range pricing libraries to support proposal and estimating activities


• Pull drawings and specifications to support RFQ/RFP solicitations


• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to suppliers specifically in support of proposal and estimating activities


• Analyze supplier quotes to establish competitive and compliant range pricing for current and future program needs


• Coordinate with Estimating, Engineering, and Program Management to translate technical requirements and bills of material into accurate quoting packages


• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to suppliers specifically in support of proposal and estimating activities


• Validate and reconcile quote data with procurement records and historical purchase information to ensure consistency and accuracy


• Monitor expiration dates and validity periods of quotes and range pricing, proactively refreshing data to avoid gaps in coverage


• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure quoted pricing aligns with sourcing strategies, long-term agreements, and supplier roadmaps


• Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities through quote analysis and supplier feedback


• Ensure all quoting and pricing activities comply with GDLS procedures and applicable regulations and customer requirements


• Collaborate as an active team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed


• Perform other 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 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 comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.