Aerospace Component Buyer

About the Role

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.

Under limited supervision, executes procurement activities for aerospace parts, materials, and services. Ensures compliance with industry regulations and internal policies while supporting operational efficiency and supplier performance.

Primary Focus

Purchase order execution and supplier coordination.

Typical components include engines, avionics, flight controls, composites, metallics, data systems, landing gear, interiors, cabin equipment, hardware, and consumables, with a focus on lower-complexity production and operational materials.

Role Characteristics

• Coordinates supplier deliveries with internal customer demand
• Ensures supplier alignment with agreed upon obligations (contracts)
• Negotiates pricing and delivery within established guidelines
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery and cost performance
• Maintains procurement records and audit compliance
• Develops expertise within specific commodities

Business Impact

• Ensures material availability and supplier responsiveness
• Supports production schedules and operational efficiency
• Primarily focused on execution and supplier management

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 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.
• 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 resolves issues related to quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensures procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace standards.
• Collaborates with internal departments including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and supports audits and reporting requirements.
• Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Procurement Spec, where appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 2+ years of procurement, supply chain or related experience.
• Experience soliciting supplier quotations, evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders, and managing supplier performance.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms while supporting quality and operational objectives.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation procurement experience preferred.
• Master's Degree may offset 2 years of experience.

Additional Information

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

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