Procurement Principal

Company: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewNegotiates 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.Major Position 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.Basic QualificationsRequired Education: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in 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.
  • Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Pay Range (USD)$102,410.00 - $190,190.00Pay Transparency StatementThe salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.Additional CompensationHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.BenefitsEmployees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.PTO, Holiday, and Family LeaveEmployees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
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