Procurement Specialist

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Procurement Specialist in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: Fly With Us Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. About Our Group Our procurement team is a critical component in ensuring the that our manufacturing teams have the supplies to produce on time quality airplanes for our customers. Procurement roles are ideal for people who enjoy developing strong relationships, managing complex situations, and are very strategic. All our teams focus on different spaces in direct and indirect procurement. About the Role The Procurement Specialist will prepare and evaluate bids, monitor supplier performance, assist in developing cost saving initiatives, and resolve purchasing issues. Position may require some purchasing of systems and composites. Position Purpose : Develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase sophisticated commodities, subsystems, major components and/or assemblies, major service and support subsystems, and major components of these subsystems, as appropriate in accordance with company policies and procedures. Supports cross-functional teams to meet program and operational goals.

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