General Dynamics

Procurement Professional (Mid- Career)

General Dynamics$85K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, preferably Supply Chain Management
  • 7+ years of experience in a related field
  • Ability to utilize Oracle and associated systems
  • Experience in cost and price analysis
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Manage all procurement affairs with suppliers/subcontractors
  • Analyze material needs using the Oracle system
  • Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs
  • Conduct cost and price analyses on proposals
  • Negotiate offers to achieve cost and program targets
  • Administer purchase orders to ensure compliance
  • Coordinate source selection and ensure regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision
  • Competitive base pay with performance-based incentives
  • 401k matching up to 6%
  • Educational assistance program
  • Flexible 9-80 work schedule
  • Onsite cafeteria and fitness facilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Qualifications/Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
  • 7 plus 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.
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance if required.

Responsibilities of the 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.

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.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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