Procurement Sr Specialist

General Dynamics OTS; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Gain Sharing Program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a procurement professional to develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, issue and evaluate RFPs/RFQs, and negotiate contracts for multiple categories. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, adherence to policies, and ability to lead supplier relations while ensuring timely procurement and risk

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and evaluate suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategy; evaluates offerings and negotiates contracts.
• Gathers business requirements and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
• Develops RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or information.
• Evaluates proposals based on quality, cost, and alignment with requirements.
• Collaborates with suppliers to finalize contractual agreements.
• May oversee purchasing operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier evaluation

RFPs/RFQs

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Solves complex problems

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

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 5-7 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, Supply Chain 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.

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

Up to 25% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$97,700.00 - $132,200.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Employees will receive paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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