Procurement Specialist I

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and manage requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services. This on-site role supports customer-related processes and internal operations within a structured procurement team.

Typical candidates hold an Associate's Degree with 0–3 years of experience or an equivalent combination, and are proficient in Microsoft Office.

Formación

• Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsabilidades

• Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Develops and executes sourcing strategy and evaluates product offerings to select suppliers.
• Gathers business requirements and pre-qualifies potential suppliers; develops RFPs/RFQs and collects bids.
• Evaluates proposals based on quality, cost, and other criteria; negotiates contracts with suppliers.
• Ensures procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Educación

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Information

Procurement Specialist I

Requisition ID: 2026-36827

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Location: US-NE-Lincoln

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

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 that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

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

Impact of the Role

General Profile

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
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• 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 Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related degree
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

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.