Procurement Specialist: Aerospace Components Job Savannah area,Georgia USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Location

Onsite:
Savannah, GA

Value Proposition

Procurement professionals at Gulfstream are not simply buying parts—they are helping build highly engineered aircraft, shaping supplier strategy, and influencing the success of critical aerospace programs.

Primary Focus for Procurement Specialist

Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management

Typical Commodities

Sophisticated aerospace commodities
Major components and assemblies
Service and support subsystems
Commodity groups requiring sourcing strategy development

Role Characteristics

Develops sourcing strategies
Interprets program and statement‑of‑work requirements
Leads negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
Supports make‑versus‑buy decisions
Administers complex contracts and contract changes
Participates on cross‑site commodity teams
Provides work direction to lower‑level procurement specialists
Partners closely with engineering, operations, and program teams

Business Impact

Improves total cost, supplier performance, and supply continuity
Drives sourcing decisions influencing program success
Operates with broader decision‑making authority than Buyer

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
4+ years of procurement in a regulated manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or industrial environment is required.
Experience managing complex commodities, conducting competitive sourcing events, and negotiating supplier agreements.
Demonstrated success developing sourcing strategies, driving cost savings, and improving supplier performance.
Ability to interpret program requirements, evaluate make‑versus‑buy decisions, and manage contract changes.
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management teams.

Responsibilities

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 proposals, 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, establishes long‑term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.

Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.

Supports the cognizant Cost Analysts efforts to prepare the Pre‑Negotiation Plan (PNP), where applicable.

Prepares the Negotiation Plan using the PNP and his/her experience in dealing with the supplier, where appropriate.

Conducts negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that is within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan.

Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations.

Responsible for calendar and format for program reviews. 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.

Maintains close liaison with departments being supported.

Ensure procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace regulations.

Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Procurement Specialist I and II, based on direction from manager or supervisor.

Participates on cross‑site commodity teams as required.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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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