Sr Specialist Procurement

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sr Specialist - Procurementin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Aviation experience preferred

Strong negotiation and sourcing skills.

Project Management skills

Strong presentation skills at high-levels of Leadership

Ability to work collobaratively with cross-functional teams at all levels

Experience in developing new Suppliers

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors 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. Masters 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:

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 suppliers 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 .

Additional Functions:

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.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value multi-year and technically complex procurements.

Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred.

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 job requires one to be able to read write speak and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 231458

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 03/16/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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Sr Specialist - Procurementin GAC SavannahUnique Skills:Aviation experience preferredStrong negotiation and sourcing skills.Project Management skillsStrong presentation skills at high-levels of LeadershipAbility to work collobaratively with cross-functional teams at all levelsExperience in developin...