Procurement Sr Specialist
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.
Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
Responsibilities for this Position
Procurement Sr Specialist
US-AL-Anniston
Job ID: 2025-33679
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
Anniston, AL
Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Anniston team.
The Procurement Sr Specialist 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. The ideal candidate for this role will have familiarity with ITAR, CPSR, DFAR & FAR regulations or other Government/Defense supply chain experience.
We are committed tosupporting the mission ofthe 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 organizations ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits, career development and recognition programs.
*We are on a 9/80 schedule (9 hour days Monday - Thursday, alternating Fridays off, opposite Fridays 8 hour days).
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
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.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Equivalent combination of relevant education &/or experience
- 5 - 7 years of experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Decision-making skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Analystical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.
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