Procurement Specialist I

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an Procurement Specialist I to join our Anniston, AL team. This position serves as the focal point for GD-OTS outgoing procurement.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization's ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement of direct raw materials, parts, supplies and services.

• Using established policy with a minimum of supervision, carries out broad assignments usually involving the purchase of important and critical items requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience.

• Develops sources of supply where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.

• Evaluates vendor/supplier reliability.

• Supports the concurrent engineering process by acting as an interface between suppliers, manufacturing engineering, and design engineering.

• Supports design-to-cost goals by providing engineering with cost data before designs are released for procurement.

• Solicits bids and quotations.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years in federal procurement environment preferred

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.