Procurement Specialist I ((Supply Chain Buyer))

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS provides a cutting-edge advantage to the U.S. military and its allies. The company's ethos is built on Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, with integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration as core values. OTS offers a robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, as well as career development and recognition programs. This role involves negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers. The Procurement Specialist I prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or internal use. This is an entry-level professional position that requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the job discipline, performing routine assignments using existing procedures under the guidance of more senior roles. The position requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related degree
Ability to work as part of a team.
Decision-making skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Negotiation Skills.
Related procurement/subcontracts experience in a DoD manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of government procurement regulations and procedures, FAR/DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments.
Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
Develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or other information.
Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements.
Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
May oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices.
Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.