Procurement Specialist I ((Supply Chain Buyer))

About the Company

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 product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is core to our mission, and collaboration is key to our success—fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

We offer a robust total rewards package, including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, and recognition programs.

About the Role

This role involves negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers. You will prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or internal use. The position requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within procurement and performs routine assignments using existing procedures with guidance from senior-level roles. It is entry-level within a professional career progression and involves consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, evaluate product offerings, recommend suppliers, and negotiate contracts for assigned categories or departments.
• Gather business requirements and identify and pre-qualify potential suppliers.
• Develop and distribute RFPs/RFQs and collect bids or other information.
• Evaluate proposals/quotes based on quality, cost, or other criteria and recommend suppliers best suited to meet organizational requirements.
• Work with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
• Oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Ability to work as part of a team, strong decision-making, oral and written communication, analytical thinking, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and negotiation skills.
• Related procurement/subcontracts experience in a DoD manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of government procurement regulations and procedures, including FAR/DFARS requirements.

Physical Requirements

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

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel is likely.