Procurement Specialist I (Buyer)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Supply Chain Buyer (Procurement Specialist I) to join our Wilkes-Barre, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

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:

Perform necessary procurement actions in support of Programs
• Prepare subcontract documentation to meet requirements of client
• Use knowledge of subcontract terms and conditions to interpret and draft contract language to formulate subcontracts working in concert with legal department Administer moderately-complex subcontracts to ensure supplier compliance with all terms
• Work with Planner to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective fulfillment of all products, components and services required to support defined business requirements
• Manage assigned suppliers to ensure timely and accurate performance
• Develop and implement negotiation plans to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs

• 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 Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree
• 0-3 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain
• Related procurement / subcontracts experience in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of government:
  • procurement regulations and procedures
  • cost accounting standards and accounting practices
  • FAR / DFARS requirements
  • contract administration principles
  • policies and procedures to support contracting methods
  • reporting requirements
  • cost and price analysis techniques across varying contract types and financial accounting methods

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to re-prioritize on the fly
• Position requires a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills
• Responds promptly to customer needs
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles with a sense of urgency
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work a 9/80 schedule (off every other Friday)
• Proficiency with MS Office 35 tools

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.