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Kristin Painter
Senior Recruiter @ Gulfstream Aerospace |Quality and Procurement
Buyer-Completions Supply Chain in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills
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Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.
About Our Group
Our procurement team is a critical component in ensuring that our manufacturing teams have the supplies to produce quality airplanes on time for our customers. Procurement roles are ideal for people who enjoy developing strong relationships, managing complex situations, and are very strategic. All our teams focus on different spaces in direct and indirect procurement.
About The Role
The Buyer for this role will be purchasing materials for our completions team. Our completions team focuses on the materials for the interior of our aircraft, such as electronics and soft goods, for example. On average the Buyer will work with about 10 suppliers. As a new hire, the buyer will start purchasing basic custom off-the-shelf parts and then move into more specialized areas. Buyers work in pod structure for mentorship and training.
Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 2 years Purchasing or related experience. Master's Degree may offset 2 years of experience. Basic knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques. Position Purpose:Under general supervision, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase assigned commodities in accordance with product specifications, services in accordance with User stated requirements, and company policies and procedures.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:
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.
Additional Functions:
Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers, where appropriate. .
Perform other duties as assigned.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.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 219403
Posting Type: Internal-External
Department: J0964-Completions Supply Chain
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Grade:E3
Number of Openings: 1
Posting End Date: 04/05/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation
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