Job description
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, 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 1 to join our Mesquite 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 4O1k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
- Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
- Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
- Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
- Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
- Issues RFQ’s and PO’s and/or IDWA’s in accordance with company and government regulations.
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
- Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Review and negotiate terms and conditions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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- Experience with Government subcontracting, RFQ’s and PO’s and/or IDWA’s
- Experience with FAR
- Bachelor degree and/or (8) eight to (10) ten years related experience in Government subcontracting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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.
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