Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Procurement Specialist

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

Requisition ID: 17039098

Description: About the Role

Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer

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/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Cost analysis of proposals/quotes
• Formal purchase order completion
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers, such as payment discrepancies
• 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
• Implement long term agreements/contract purchase agreement
• Planning
• Expediting parts
• Onboarding of new suppliers and NDA's
• Technical ability to interpret drawings
• Work closely with requestors on supplier development
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
• Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Travel estimated 10%
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study
• Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
• Ability to negotiate
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
• Strong understand of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
• Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role

Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer

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/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
• Cost analysis of proposals/quotes
• Formal purchase order completion
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers, such as payment discrepancies
• 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
• Implement long term agreements/contract purchase agreement
• Planning
• Expediting parts
• Onboarding of new suppliers and NDA's
• Technical ability to interpret drawings
• Work closely with requestors on supplier development
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
• Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
• Travel estimated 10%
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study
• Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
• Ability to negotiate
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
• Strong understand of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
• Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
• High standard of business ethics and practices
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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