Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing a group of suppliers and interacting daily with other cross-functional team members. The position involves developing, planning, and leading complex procurement projects, including negotiations for contract awards and resolution involving high-value aerospace components, systems, and services. The Senior Specialist will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with industry standards and program requirements. They will oversee procurement planning, execution, and performance monitoring to support strategic business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
5 years procurement, supply chain or related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value, multi-year, and technically complex procurements.
Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and industry best practices.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
SAP other ERP experiences is nice to have.
Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate all procurement activity within assigned area of responsibility to create greatest possible strategic sourcing leverage and to provide highest possible level of support for Gulfstream internal customers.
Request and reviews proposals, conducts bid evaluations, evaluates costs, negotiates prices, schedules and terms and conditions within management guidelines, prepares and administers purchase orders and/or long-term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements and monitors each supplier's performance.
Responsible for preparing annual supplier performance master plan including objectives and priorities for material management, quality, reliability and product support as well as calendar and format for program reviews.
Manage supplier performance to master plan by identifying problems, both internally and at the supplier, determining source of the problem, taking corrective action, and planning and coordinating the involvement of Gulfstream Management, as appropriate.
Serve as a principal point of contact with departments being supported for strategic commodities.
Within assigned commodity area, as well as in Supply Chain in general, lead appropriate team members to accomplish tasks. Mentors and develops problem solving and other daily activities.
Interpret program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers Purchasing/Materials Manager to ensure achievement of all requirements.
Coordinate 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.
Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents.
Coordinate administration of and response to all contractual documentation.
Coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement with program goals.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal policies.
Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager.
Learn and apply Lean concepts within functional responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.