Procurement Specialist II - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Overview:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Anniston team.

 

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

 

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.

 

The Procurement Specialist II negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines

Major Position 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

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree required and/or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Experience Required:

• 2 to 4 years of experience.

Skills Preferred:

• 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
• Proficient in MS Office

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Benefits:Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.