Procurement Specialist negotiating contracts and managing suppliers for General Dynamics. Develops sourcing strategies and evaluates supplier offers in a hybrid work environment.
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.
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
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