General Dynamics
General Dynamics (www.gdls.com) is a global aerospace and defence company. From combat vehicles and Gulfstream business jets to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, our customers around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.
In Australia, General Dynamics Land Systems – Australia (GDLS-A) works closely with Defence and industry partners to ensure our combat vehicles continue to meet all mission requirements as needed by the Australian Defence Force.
Procurement Specialist
We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Mawson Lakes.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing duties associated with the on-boarding of suppliers, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), quoting, negotiation, selection, and purchase order placement of indirect, production and aftermarket product, services, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
In addition, you will:
- Investigate potential suppliers for the supply of direct parts and repair services;
- Identify and action shortfalls in supplier base to support commodity requirements;
- Expedite quotes and orders from suppliers to ensure delivery, quality and corporate KPIs are achieved;
- Generate weekly and monthly Supply Chain Management (SCM) reports and provide to the appropriate GDLS Project Manager;
- Prepare import and export permits;
- Provide administrative support for the GDLS-A Online Travel Booking System (CTM);
- Monitor Supply Chain Management (SCM) generic email inbox and distribute correspondence accordingly.
Your skills and experience will include:
- Strong and accurate verbal and written communication skills;
- Administering all affairs between GDLS and suppliers (subcontractors). Ability to take the lead and drive discussions and resolve problems;
- Demonstrated experience dealing with export / import and trade compliance requirements;
- Demonstrated experience in cost analysis of proposals, proposal fact-finding, proposal negotiations, including cost, terms and conditions (T&Cs), and scopes of work (SOWs);
- Demonstrated experience in expediting and shortage management.
To be successful for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian government security clearance. Please note applicants will be required to complete a National Police Check for this role.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to recruitment-australia@gdls.com.
GDLS-A is a proud supporter of veterans and welcomes discharging members and their families to apply.
GDLS-A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.ployer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
