Procurement Specialist

About the Role
Responsible for managing all affairs between GDLS and Suppliers / Subcontractors for various types of Subcontracts / Purchase Orders including both fixed price and service type (time & material, milestone based).

Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. 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
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, 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, 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 and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
• Analysis of Oracle system material needs
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Price analysis of quotes
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms & conditions)
• 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 and program offices
• Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers
• Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study is preferred.
• Ability to use Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
• Ability to negotiate
• Occasional domestic travel
• Potential International travel
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
• Strong program management skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Work in a collaborative 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
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance (if needed)

Must be a U.S. Citizen