Buyer
Farnborough - UK
Job Summary
Farnborough UK
At Gulfstream our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust respect and integrity we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive so does our mission.
As a Buyer at Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationFarnborough you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services that support our world-class aviation operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers you will help drive supplier performance cost efficiency and operational excellence.
- Develop and maintain sources of supply for assigned commodities and services.
- Obtain and analyse supplier information including pricing specifications lead times and capabilities.
- Solicit quotations conduct bid evaluations and negotiate favourable pricing delivery schedules and commercial terms.
- Support the establishment and administration of long-term supplier agreements including Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
- Partner with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Planning Facilities and other functional teams to meet business requirements.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts in accordance with company policies and budgetary requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost quality delivery and service levels.
- Resolve purchasing delivery receiving and supplier payment issues while implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate contract reviews negotiations amendments and implementation activities.
- Support make-versus-buy analyses and sourcing decisions.
- Assist in guiding and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers when appropriate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Purchasing procurement or related supply chain experience.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing methods sourcing practices and procurement techniques.
- Level 3 CIPS qualification (or higher) or actively working towards achieving one.
- Strong negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency working with suppliers and cross-functional teams in a professional business environment.
- Must be willing and able to work in Farnborough without visa sponsorship
- Be part of a globally recognized leader in business aviation.
- Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Culture built on integrity respect accountability and excellence.
Additional Requirement:
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including external applicants and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.
Monday Friday
- 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 quotes 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 supports the establishment of long term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
- Communicates with User departments such as Engineering Quality Assurance Manufacturing Planning Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
- Prepares definitive purchase orders including terms and conditions makes award administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations and ensures schedules are met.
- 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.
- Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers where appropriate. .
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 234203
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: UK Shift: Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 15:15 and Friday 7:00-15:00
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 07/15/2026
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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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the w ... View more