Sr Spec-Purchasing

Senior Purchasing Specialist

The Senior Purchasing Specialist is responsible for negotiating the most critical/difficult purchasing agreements and the coordination, dissemination, and enforcement of the purchase agreements/contracts.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Manages the consultation and contracting process for the most complex commodities.
• Manages the commercial aspects of new developments for the most complex programs.
• Conducts RFP's and RFQ's supports the RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's initiated by our parent company Dassault Aviation.
• Development of contracts and agreements.
• Reduce the costs of purchased materials for commodities.
• Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations and negotiate recovery plans and financial damages.
• Documents and resolves disputes with suppliers.
• Works with other departments to ensure that supplier constraints are understood and taken into account.
• Explore various methods of cost savings including investigating and evaluating new sources of supply, contract negotiation, integrated suppliers, etc.
• Serves as back-up for Purchasing Supervisor or Manager

Non-Principal Duties/Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions):

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Six (6) years' experience in the purchasing field to include negotiating agreements and the writing and management of the contract process.
• Advanced knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques of contract negotiations in complex or highly technical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation for this position typically falls between $70,738.00 and $94,502.50 per hour/per year. This position is not eligible for overtime under FLSA guidelines. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.

We are committed to finding the best, brightest and most dedicated individuals in the aviation industry. Our employees are the key to our success. Soar with us.

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