Procurement Sr Specialist

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 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.

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

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.

• 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