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Procurement Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI, United States


Overview

Job Description: 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

Analysis of Oracle system material needs
Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
Cost analysis of proposals
Price analysis of quotes
Proposal fact finding
Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and 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
Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study
3 to 5 years experience in a procumbent role is required
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 work day and buying deck
Ability to obtain a US security clearance

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