About the Role
Responsible to administer all affairs between GDLS and major suppliers for various types of purchase orders and subcontracts.
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).
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
- 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
- Proposal fact finding
- Proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions, payment terms, and scope of work
- Purchase order and subcontract preparation, placement, and continued administration/monitoring to assure compliance to requirements/scope of work
- Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
- Formal purchase order and subcontract completions
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
- Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments and other General Dynamics divisions
- Preparation and negotiation of Intercompany Service Agreements (ISA's), non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and master service agreements
- Coordinate "Source Selection" process
- Navigate execution of sole source subcontracts inclusive of creative negotiation strategies coupled with cost and/or price justification write-ups
- Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
- Expedite material to meet plant and engineering needs
- Work as a team member and assist/mentor colleagues as needed
- Develop new suppliers
- Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel estimated 10%
Qualifications Sought
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, other majors or areas of study will be considered with appropriate background and experience
- Ability to use the Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and multi-tasking abilities
- High standard of business ethics and practices
- High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters
- Domestic travel - international travel possible - Must be a U.S. Citizen
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General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
Dec 03, 2024