Position 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.
Duties Include:
- Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
- 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 is preferred
- 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 program management skills
- Excellent business acumen
- Work in a collaborative 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 workday and buying deck
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
