Procurement Specialist
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Saco • Maine • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- 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.
- Negotiation Skills.
Benefits
- robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation
- healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategysupplier evaluationcontract negotiationRFP developmentRFQ developmentproposal evaluationtactical purchasingpurchase order issuanceinvoice payment
Soft Skills
teamworkdecision-makingoral communicationwritten communicationanalytical thinkingdetail orienteddeadline managementnegotiation
Certifications
Associate's Degree