Procurement Professional - SCM

Procurement Professional - SCM

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

Requisition ID: 15086

Career Level: Mid-Career

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance

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Job Description

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.

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.

That's 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. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business discipline
• 7-10 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 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 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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