Sr. Buyer

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr. Buyer

US-FL-St Petersburg

Job ID: 2024-31058
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
St Petersburg, FL

Overview

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.

ResponsibilitiesDevelops 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

Qualifications

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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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