Procurement Specialist

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.  Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

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

Position Description: 

Responsible to administer all affairs between GDLS and suppliers for various types of purchase orders and subcontracts for the direct purchasing team.  

Responsibilities Include: 

- 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 of 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 20%
- Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: 

- 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 

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain security clearances). 

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.