Procurement Specialist at Global Ordnance LLC – Tampa, Florida

Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the regions largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth we are seeking professionals to join our team, we offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees as well as their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans and much more.

Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services in compliance with federal, state, and local government contracting regulations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and contract specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in government contracting environments and a strong understanding of applicable procurement regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements (e.g., DFARS), and company policies.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Conduct cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform supplier due diligence, including responsibility determinations and risk assessments.
• Administer subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure performance, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit-ready files.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Compliance, and Legal teams to support contract execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve performance issues.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Qualifications & Requirements
• Authorized US Persons under ITAR is required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degreed in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Ability to multitask with high attention to detail
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Prior firearm and defense industry experience preferred
• Prior customer service experience preferred
• ISO 9001:2015 training preferred

Physical Demands & Abilities
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly

Working Conditions
• Work will be completed in an office environment and includes some treavel to trade shows.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Global Ordnance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. As all employment with Global Ordnance LLC is At-Will and no part of this job description constitutes any promise of continued employment or employment contract.

Global Ordnance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.