Manager Procurement

Onsite in Savannah, GA At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Onsite in Savannah, GA At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

As a Manager Procurement, you will lead a high-performing procurement team responsible for managing one of Gulfstream’s most significant supplier relationships. This role oversees procurement activities supporting production, customer support, and completions operations while driving supplier performance, cost effectiveness, and on-time delivery across a broad portfolio of aircraft products. If you are a collaborative leader who excels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can influence stakeholders while holding suppliers accountable.

• Lead procurement activities supporting multiple Collins Aerospace business units that supply Gulfstream products and services.
• Manage supplier performance across a diverse portfolio that includes avionics, cabin interiors, aircraft power systems, and other critical aircraft components.
• Drive order book performance and ensure material availability to support production, customer support, and completions requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management strategies that align with business objectives.
• Lead large-scale, high-profile procurement projects from planning through successful completion.
• Review, approve, and participate in negotiations for major agreements, contracts, materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality requirements, and approved budgets.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while driving accountability for performance, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison between procurement, finance, engineering, manufacturing, legal, program management, and executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics, reporting, and performance dashboards.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing procurement team through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Cascade organizational goals and foster a culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, inventory optimization efforts, and cost reduction programs.
• Travel up to 25%, including international travel to Europe.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible procurement, supply chain, contracts, or sourcing experience, including leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead programs and processes.
• Proven procurement leadership experience with strong team-building and talent development skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience managing procurement activities in a fast-paced ERP-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and high-value procurements.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing methods, contract administration, and procurement best practices.