Gulfstream Aerospace

Buyer [Farnborough, UK]

Gulfstream Aerospace Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
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Jessen Tristanto

Jessen Tristanto

HR Professional specializing in recruitment, talent development, and people management.

Buyer [Farnborough, UK] in GAC Farnborough

Unique Skills

4X4 Shift: either 0700-1900 or 1900-0700.

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. preferred. Have or be working towards a level 3 CIPS or higher or Purchasing or related experience required. Basic knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques required.. 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, as appropriate in accordance with 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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 219333

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 04/19/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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

Copyright © 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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

    Entry 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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