Procurement Specialist II - Niceville, United States - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Description
Overview:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist 2 for our Niceville, Florida location. This individual will be tasked with negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions. 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.
Required education: Assocaite's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education & experience.
Preferred education: Bachelor's degree
Discipline/ major: Business Administration/ Supply Chain Managament
Years and area of experience: 2-4 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. Abililty to meet deadlines.
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient with use of Microsoft Office