Procurement Professional
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 : None
Career Level : Mid-Career
Description : Responsible to administer all affairs between GDLS and suppliers for various types of purchase orders for General Procurement.
Company Information : General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. 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 :
- 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 :
Solicitation / Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)Cost analysis of proposals / quotesFormal purchase order completionProvide customer service to internal and external customers, such as payment discrepanciesProposal and quote negotiations (including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms)Purchase Order preparation, placement, and continued administration / monitoring to assure compliance to requirements / scope of workImplement long term agreements / contract purchase agreementsOnboarding of new suppliers and NDA'sTechnical ability to interpret drawingsWorking closely with requestors and engineering on supplier developmentEnsure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulationsComfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and externalWork as a team member and assist / mentor colleagues as neededTravel estimated 20%Other duties as assignedQualifications Sought :
Bachelor's Degree in a business area of studyIdeal candidate will have 5-7 years of experienceAbility to use Oracle system & associated computer systemsAbility to negotiateStrong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skillsStrong understanding of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilitiesWork in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metricsAbility to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deckHigh standard of business ethics and practicesHigh capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex mattersDomestic travel - international possible