Procurement Specialist Indirect

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Procurement Specialist Indirect in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission. About the Group The procurement specialist will join a dynamic cross-functional procurement team supporting a wide range of commodities critical to the organization. Our team partners closely with internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence, ensure timely sourcing, and implement process improvements.This role offers exposure to strategic projects, the opportunity to drive process improvements, and collaboration with multiple business units. Commodity assignment will be determined based on the experience of the successful candidate. Commodities Supported Include: Enterprise Services: IT, Marketing, People Team and Sales Infrastructure: Facilities, Environmental Health, & Safety (EHS), Security, Aviation Fuel Operations: Tooling and Consumables for Service Centers, Completions, Production, Backshops Engineering & Technical Services: R&D labs, Flight Test/Operations, Engineering Services, Advanced Programs

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
4 years Procurement, supply chain or related experience.
Master's degree may offset two (2) years of the experience requirement.
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current at supplier
Solicits proposals, conducts bid evaluations, evaluates costs, negotiates optimum delivery schedules and ensures the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions, and where appropriate, establishes long term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreement
Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities
Supports the cognizant Cost Analysts efforts to prepare the Pre-Negotiation Plan (PNP), where applicable
Prepares the Negotiation Plan using the PNP and his/her experience in dealing with the supplier, where appropriate
Conducts negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that is within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan
Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations
Responsible for calendar and format for program reviews.
Monitors supplier performance and prepares reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable
Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action
Coordinates administration of and response to all contract related documentation to include the requirement to review, coordinate, negotiate and implement changes to the contract
Supports the make-or-buy review and decision process
Maintains close liaison with departments being supported
Ensure procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace regulations
Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Procurement Specialist I and II, based on direction from manager or supervisor
Participates on cross-site commodity teams as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.