Cost Control & Opimization Professional

Cost Control & Optimization Professional

The Supplier Cost Control and Optimization Professional plays a pivotal role in supporting General Dynamics Land Systems' supply chain objectives by ensuring the effective management of supplier-related costs, quality issues, and proposal coordination. This position is responsible for identifying and tracking costs resulting from supplier quality or delivery issues, leading cost recovery initiatives, and collaborating with Procurement to issue claims and negotiate settlements.

The role also involves conducting root cause analysis in partnership with Engineering, developing and monitoring corrective action plans with suppliers, and escalating unresolved issues to ensure continuous improvement. In addition to cost recovery responsibilities, this role coordinates supply chain proposals, analyzes supplier submissions for cost, delivery, and quality impacts, and supports negotiations to achieve optimal pricing and terms. The position prepares regular reports on supplier performance, cost recovery status, and proposal outcomes, ensuring clear communication with supply chain leadership and stakeholders.

By identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting the implementation of best practices, the Specialist helps drive efficiency and excellence in supply chain operations. This position is essential to maintaining high standards of supplier performance, cost control, and documentation, directly contributing to the success and competitiveness of General Dynamics Land Systems in a dynamic and demanding environment.

General Dynamics Land Systems builds 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 and future-ready modernization for customers around the world.

Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see 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.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, cost control, or related area
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Goal-oriented and able to work under time sensitive and demanding conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial supply chains
• Knowledge of quality management systems and supplier performance metrics

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.

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