Sr. Buyer Supply Chain
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 Sr. Buyer Supply Chain (Procurement Sr. Specialist) to join our Red Lion, 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 Red Lion 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.
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.
Major Position 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
Basic Qualifications
Associates Degree OR equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience5-7 years experiencePreferred Qualifications
BS / BA degree in Business, Finance, AccountingExperience in a DoD manufacturing environmentKnowledge 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 methodsExperience and use of IFS softwareKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of specialization to the completion of difficult assignmentsStrong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interfaceStrong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environmentLooks for ways to improve and promote qualityMust be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the flyMust be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlinesWorks within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safetyOperates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgmentDecisions are guided by policy, procedures and business planConsistent exercise of discretion and judgmentWorks independently, receives minimal guidanceCritical thinking skillsProblem solving skillsMathe skillsComputer skillsTechnical expertiseOther Requirements
Proficiency with MS Office 365 toolsWillingness and ability to travel up to 25% of timeThe 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.
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.