Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist II Location: US-FL-Niceville Requisition ID: 2025-35243 Position Type: Full Time Position Classification: On-Site Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics Company Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team! Job 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. Impact of the Role Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions 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. Required Qualifications Required education and experience: Associate’s Degree and 2-4 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree Discipline/Major: Business Administration/ Supply Chain Management 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. Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery. Travel Requirements No or very little travel likely. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr