Buyer II
Posted on: 15 Dec 2023
Garland, TX
Job Description
Overview
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 Buyer II to join our Garland Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the war-fighter 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.
Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer health-care, 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!
Buyer II 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
Responsibilities
Performs all duties associated with the buying process.
Researches products, prepares purchase orders and places orders, and selects vendors.
Organizes product information, and tracks back orders.
Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
Comply with GD-OTS corporate, business unit policies and procedures as well as applicable government regulations and laws.
May participate in process improvement and/or Six Sigma teams.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
2-4 years of relevant experience; Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience
Physical Demands:
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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General Dynamics
Falls Church, VA
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates in five segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems, and Marine Systems. The Aerospace segment designs, manufactures, and supports business-jet aircraft; and offers business-aviation services, including maintenance, fixed-base operation, government fleet, aircraft management, charter, and staffing services, as well as integrated aviation solutions.
The Combat Systems segment engages in the design, development, production, modernization, and sustainment of combat vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions. This segment offers wheeled combat and tactical vehicles; main battle tanks and tracked combat vehicles; weapons systems, armaments, and munitions; and maintenance, logistics support, and sustainment services. The Information Technology segment provides information technology (IT), IT infrastructure modernization, and professional services, as well as cloud, cyber, software development, systems engineering, and data analytics services and solutions.
The Mission Systems segment offers mission-critical C4ISR products and systems, such as space, intelligence, and cyber systems; ground systems and products; and naval, air, and electronic systems. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary and combat-logistics ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers.
This segment provides nuclear-powered submarines; surface combatants; auxiliary and combat-logistics ships; commercial product carriers and containerships; design and engineering support services; and maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services, as well as repair services for navy ships. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.
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IndustryEngineering
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No. of Employees105,600
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Jobs Posted7128
