Procurement Sr Specialist

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in designing, engineering, and producing munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. The company’s guiding principles are Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, with an emphasis on integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect. The Procurement Sr Specialist negotiates favorable supplier terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts, and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies. The role operates as a generalist or across a combination of purchasing disciplines, requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of its discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines, and solves complex problems with minimal guidance. The specialist may lead projects or project steps, own ongoing activities or objectives, and serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues. The position requires an associate’s degree and 5–7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred. The role may involve up to 25% travel and requires the ability to remain at a desk or computer for extended periods. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal potential safety or health hazards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 5–7 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.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, 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.

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, and other criteria, and recommend suppliers that best meet 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.