Buyer - Supply Chain (Procurement Professional)

Responsibilities for this Position

Job Description

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. Thats 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. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Role Summary

This role is for a Procurement Buyer who will be responsible for end-to-end management of purchasing and subcontracting activities. The position focuses on analyzing material needs in Oracle/MRP systems, soliciting and evaluating supplier RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, and performing cost and price analysis to support sound sourcing decisions. This role will negotiate with suppliers to meet program cost and schedule targets, prepares and administers purchase orders and subcontracts, and ensures on-time delivery while controlling costs. The role also acts as the main link between suppliers and our GDLS teams, coordinating source selection, managing quality, design, and payment issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business discipline
• 710 years of experience in a similar procurement or buying role
• Proficiency with Oracle MRP or other MRP-based purchasing systems
• Demonstrated experience in cost and price analysis, including formal write-ups
• Strong negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel domestically on occasion and internationally as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and program management abilities
• Proven business acumen and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve objectives and performance metrics
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and clearly communicate status to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet-based business applications (preferred but not required)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, systems, and MRP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize the workday effectively, and maintain an accurate buying deck.

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 positions 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.

Additional Information

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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