Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Savannah, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

The Procurement Specialist for Machining Commodity at GAC Savannah is responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase sophisticated commodities, subsystems, major components and/or assemblies, and major service and support subsystems. This role requires minimal supervision and involves ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

  • Develop sources of supply and obtain information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc.
  • Solicit proposals, conduct bid evaluations, evaluate costs, negotiate optimum delivery schedules, and ensure the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, and standard terms and conditions.
  • Establish long-term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements where appropriate.
  • Interpret program and/or statement of work requirements; recommend and implement action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements.
  • Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Design, Facilities, and Program Office to ensure their requirements are met.
  • Support the cognizant Cost Analysts in preparing the Pre-Negotiation Plan (PNP) where applicable.
  • Prepare the Negotiation Plan using the PNP and experience in dealing with the supplier.
  • Conduct negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions and maximizing savings.
  • Prepare memorandums justifying acceptance or rejection of sole source recommendations, source selections, and price negotiations.
  • Prepare definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, and administer contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations.
  • Monitor supplier performance and prepare reports and records pertaining to items or services purchased.
  • Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier.
  • Coordinate administration of and response to all contract-related documentation.
  • Support the make-or-buy review and decision process.
  • Maintain close liaison with departments being supported.
  • Plan, assign, and review the work of buyers and associate buyers based on direction from manager or supervisor.
  • Participate on cross-site commodity teams as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related curriculum required.
  • 5 years purchasing or related experience.
  • Master's degree may offset two (2) years of the experience requirement.
  • Experience in negotiating/managing medium to high value, multi-year and/or complex procurements.
  • Strong knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
  • SAP experience preferred.
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