Procurement Specialist I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Scranton, PA

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist I negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies. The role supports customer-related business processes or internal use as a generalist or across a combination of purchasing disciplines. It is an entry-level professional role involving routine assignments performed using existing procedures, with instruction and guidance from more senior roles and consistent use of discretion and judgment. The position develops and executes sourcing strategies, evaluates product offerings, identifies and recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments. It gathers business requirements, pre-qualifies suppliers, issues RFPs/RFQs, evaluates bids and proposals, and works with selected suppliers on contractual agreements. The role may also oversee tactical purchasing activities and ensures procurement complies with internal policies and external regulations.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 0–3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Decision-making skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies; evaluate product offerings, recommend suppliers, and negotiate contracts for assigned categories or departments.
Gather business requirements and identify and pre-qualify potential suppliers.
Develop and distribute RFPs/RFQs and collect bids or other information.
Evaluate proposals and quotes based on quality, cost, or other criteria, and recommend suppliers suited to organizational requirements.
Work with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
May oversee tactical purchasing operations, including issuing purchase orders or paying invoices.
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies.
Negotiate favorable supplier terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts.