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Procurement Specialist II (Buyer Supply Chain)
Job ID Number 2026-36287 St Petersburg, FL, US Category Supply Chain/Logistics Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems
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Responsibilities for this Position
Procurement Specialist II (Buyer Supply Chain)
US-FL-St Petersburg
Job ID: 2026-36287
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
St Petersburg, FL
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!
Impact of the Role
General Profile
- 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. Experience and use of IFS software. Experience in a DoD manufacturing environment. FAR / DFARS / CPSR requirements.
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:
- 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.
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.If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
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