Responsibilities for this Position

Procurement Specialist I

US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Job ID: 2024-31670
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
Wilkes-Barre

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Wilkes Barre, PA Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes Barre offers great benefits including Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits.

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

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
Entry level to a professional career progression

Required Education: Associate's Degree
OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Professionals - Subject Matter Experts

Discipline/Major: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related degree

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 0-3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 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. Negotiation Skills.

Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills --Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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