New

Buyer

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Georgia, Savannah
500 Gulfstream Rd (Show on map)
Jun 17, 2025
Buyerin GAC Savannah Unique Skills: Fly with Us 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 The Quality Control group for production ensures that our aircraft meets quality standards and customer requirements. About the Group Our group is part of our enterprise supply chain organization which focuses on the purchasing of parts for our aircraft that is already in service with our customers. Be Sure to check out the link to see a little more about what we do at Gulfstream as a whole Gulfstream's Vision for a 21st Century Fleet About the Role The Buyer selected for this role will be a tactical buyer and will be responsible for the purchasing of landing gear for our repair and overhaul. Buyer will be responsible for, but not limited to, about 10 suppliers. Previous purchasing experience preferred. 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. #LI-KP2 Additional Information Requisition Number: 227063 Category: Purchasing Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 06/23/2025 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. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. 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