Procurement Specialist I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

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 supporting customer-related business processes or internal use. This entry-level professional role applies conceptual knowledge of procurement theories, practices, and procedures, performs routine assignments using established procedures, and receives direction from more senior roles. The role requires discretion and judgment. The specialist develops and executes sourcing strategies, evaluates product offerings, identifies and qualifies suppliers, manages requests for proposals or quotes, evaluates bids, and recommends suppliers. The role also works with selected suppliers to establish acceptable contractual agreements, may oversee tactical purchasing operations, and ensures procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment, with little or no travel likely.

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.
Ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

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 or quotes based on quality, cost, and other criteria, and recommend suppliers best 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.