About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Supply Chain professional to oversee all aspects of supplier management and procurement activities for General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). In this role, you will be responsible for administering purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier relationships to ensure alignment with project requirements, schedules, and cost objectives.
This position plays a key role in the full procurement lifecycle, including solicitation and evaluation of supplier proposals, cost analysis, negotiations of terms and conditions, and long-term agreement development. You will serve as the primary liaison between GDLS and its suppliers, working closely with internal stakeholders across functional departments to develop supplier capabilities, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with all procurement laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Solicitation/Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
Conducting on-site competition bids at GDLS locations
Cost analysis of proposals
Proposal fact finding
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
Long term agreement and terms and conditions negotiations
Onboarding of new suppliers & NDA's
Technical ability to interpret drawings and determine completeness of scope of work
Formal purchase order completions
Provide customer service to internal and external customers such as payment discrepancies
Working closely with requestors on developing suppliers
Serve as a Program Manager between supplier and GDLS functional departments
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
Comfortable in working with and presenting to senior leadership, both internal and external
Must be organized
Other duties as assigned
Travel estimated 20%
Position Requirements include:
Ideal candidate will have 7-10 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
Ability to work with international suppliers
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.
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.