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
Senior Buyer supporting DoD ammunition and defense production programs through procurement, supplier management, and technical oversight. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long‑term contracts, and for preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials, goods, and services. Ensures compliant, on‑schedule delivery, mitigates supply chain risks, drives supplier performance, and maintains safety, quality, and contractual compliance.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
- Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
- Solves complex problems
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- 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.
Additional Responsibilities
- cost accounting standards and accounting practices
- contract administration principles
- policies and procedures to support contracting methods
- cost and price analysis techniques across varying contract types and financial accounting methods
Required Qualifications
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 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, Supply Chain 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. 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.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% 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.
