Senior Specialist Procurement for Sysems and Composites

Education and Experience 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. Master's Degree preferred. 5 years procurement, supply chain or related technical experience.

Position Purpose:

Develops, plans and leads complex procurement projects including negotiations for contract awards and resolution involving high-value aerospace components, systems, and services. Coordinates cross-functional teams, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with industry standards and program requirements. Oversees procurement planning, execution, and performance monitoring to support strategic business objectives.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. 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 .
2. 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 .
3. 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 .
4. 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 .
5. Serve as a principal point of contact with departments being supported for strategic commodities .
6. 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 .
7. Interpret program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers Purchasing/Materials Manager to ensure achievement of all requirements .
8. 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 .
9. Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents .
10. Coordinate administration of and response to all contractual documentation .
11. Coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement with program goals .
12. Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal policies .
13. Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager .
14. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function .

Additional Functions:

1. Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager. .
2. Learn and apply Lean concepts within functional responsibilities. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value, multi-year, and technically complex procurements.
2. Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred.
3. 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.