Strategic Procurement Expert
1 month ago
Healdsburg, California, United States
General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (CA)
Full time
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team at General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (CA) in Healdsburg or Folsom, California.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in procurement with a strong background in developing and executing sourcing strategies, evaluating product offerings, and negotiating contracts.
Main 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
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 5 - 7 years of experience.
- 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
Competitive salary range: $82,005.00 - $152,295.00 annually, benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and 401k plan, plus additional compensation opportunities.