Procurement Principal

About the role

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. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of products applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations.

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.
• Safeguards compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Requirements

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401k plan eligibility.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
• PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave.