[ref. m97585518] Procurement Specialist I (Buyer I) - Miami

Overview:

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.

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:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• 0-3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,or related degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• No or very little travel
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

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 employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.