Procurement Professional

About the Role

This role is responsible for managing all affairs between GDLS and suppliers/subcontractors for various types of subcontracts/Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build 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.

Responsibilities for the role

Responsible to administer all affairs between GDLS and suppliers for various types of purchase orders and subcontracts for the Indirect Purchasing team.

Job requirements include:

• Solicitation/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Conducting on-site competition bids at GDLS locations
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms, and scope of work
• Purchase order preparation, placement, and continued administration/monitoring to assure compliance to requirements/scope of work
• Long term agreement and terms and conditions negotiations
• Onboarding of new suppliers & NDA's
• Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
• Formal purchase order completions
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
• Working closely with requestors on developing suppliers
• Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Expedite material to meet plant and engineering needs
• Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel estimated 20%

Position Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, other majors or areas of study will be considered with appropriate background and experience
• Ability to use the Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters
• Domestic travel - international travel possible
• Ability to work with international suppliers

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