Procurement Internship

Procurement Internship

Location : Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category : Supply Chain / Materials / Warehousing

Job Type : Intern / Co-Op

Country : United States

State : MI

City : Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options : On-Site

Security Clearance Required : None

Career Level : Intern / Co-Op

Description : Responsible for managing all affairs between GDLS and Suppliers, including buying, planning, and expediting of parts. Duties Include :

• Responsible for learning and managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
• Learn to analyze the Oracle system for material needs
• Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
• Learn and conduct cost analysis of proposals
• Learn and understand price analysis of quotes
• Proposal fact finding
• Learn and conduct proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions)
• Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance
• Learn and 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 / Suppliers
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Learn and 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
• Expediting parts
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements :

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.