Senior Specialist Procurement: Composites and Aircraft Systems

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

144d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a high-impact procurement team supporting systems and composites, including lighting, landing gear, hardware, and chemicals. In this senior-level role, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives, influence supplier strategy, and mentor procurement professionals while driving performance across critical aerospace programs. This position is on-site in Savannah, GA. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of procurement, supply chain, or related technical experience
Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing high-value, complex, multi-year procurements
Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement regulations, and industry best practices
Experience managing supplier performance and strategic supplier relationships
Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring or guiding team members
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead complex procurement projects, including negotiations for high-value aerospace components, systems, and services
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, performance, and supply continuity
Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct bid analysis, and negotiate pricing, schedules, and contract terms
Establish and manage long-term agreements (e.g., Master Orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements)
Develop and manage supplier performance plans, including quality, delivery, and reliability metrics
Identify and resolve supplier and internal performance issues through corrective action and cross-functional coordination
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on strategic commodities
Lead, mentor, and support procurement team members to achieve departmental and program objectives
Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement strategies with program goals
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal procurement policies
Support continuous improvement initiatives and apply Lean principles within procurement processes
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.