Subcontract Administrator (Operations Procurement)

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Position Description:

• Assume project leadership for a wide range of procurements from standard purchase orders through to significant subcontracts, with the objective to ensure 100% operational continuity for GDLS-C’s internal customers
• Work closely with GDLS-C IT to procure software/hardware for internal use and negotiate/manage software service agreements
• Develop and issue requests for quotation and requests for proposal
• Conduct fact-finding and negotiation of proposal(s) inclusive of terms and conditions, statements of work, payment plans, and schedules for development and deliveries
• Manage procurements with special emphasis on attainment of scheduled milestones and overall management of the payment plans, including cost control
• Identify opportunities for and negotiate cost savings
• Track commodity trends, understand the market and industry, research/explore new technology and/or capabilities and develop/onboard new suppliers
• Interface regularly and establish productive, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers
• Present status, issues and risk mitigation strategies to leadership, suppliers and customers (as required).
• Provide mentorship and coaching support to team members as needed

Position Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or college diploma in business or supply chain related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with Oracle
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• High level of organizational skills and detail orientation
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn and 5% US/Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Supply Chain Management Subcontracts experience
• Financial aptitude
• Previous experience procuring and / or project managing, software and / or hardware products

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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