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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

General Dynamics Land Systems Procurement Associate in Sterling Heights, Michigan

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

  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience.

  • Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Ability to use Oracle system (or equivalent) desirable.
  • Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Occasional domestic travel
  • Potential 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
  • High standard of business ethics and practices
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance (if needed)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

What We Offer:

GDLS offers a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. Flexible work schedule, role requires on-site presence minimum 60% 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 (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 On-site Cafeteria, recently remodeled Fitness Center, and Outdoor Fitness Track

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.

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