Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Marion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Procurement Specialist II in Marion, IL. The role negotiates favorable terms, manages requisitions and purchase orders, and supports procurement across goods and services for customer-related or internal needs.

You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 2–4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Oral & written comm

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Deadline management

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Procurement Specialist II in Marion, IL. The role negotiates favorable terms, manages requisitions and purchase orders, and supports procurement across goods and services for customer-related or internal needs.

You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.