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 a Sr. Buyer (Procurement Sr Specialist) to join our St. Petersburg, FL 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 offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

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.

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:

• Associates Degree
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  
• 5-7 years of Accounting/ Cost Estimating experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting
• Experience in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of government:
  • procurement regulations and procedures
  • cost accounting standards and accounting practices
  • FAR / DFARS / CPSR 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
• Experience and use of IFS software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• 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
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Mathematic skills
• Computer skills
• Technical expertise

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25 of time

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.