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.
Responsibilities for the role • Solicitation/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms, and scope of work
• Purchase order and subcontract preparation, placement, and continued
administration/monitoring to assure compliance to requirements/scope of work
• Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
• Formal purchase order and subcontract completions
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
• Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments and other General Dynamics divisions
• Preparation and negotiation of lntercompany Service Agreements (ISA's), non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and master service agreements
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process
• 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
• Develop new suppliers
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
- 10+ years' experience in a similar role.
- 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 workday and buying deck.
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.
