Buyer - Aerospace Components

About the role

Gulfstream’s Procurement Team plays a crucial role in shaping supplier strategy and influencing the success of critical aerospace programs. The Corporate Aerospace Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities for aerospace parts, materials, and services.

Responsibilities

• Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support audits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
• Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Procurement Specialists, where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of Procurement, supply chain or related experience required.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Aviation procurement experience preferred.

Benefits

Employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, employee assistance plan, and various voluntary programs.

Pay

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Schedule

Up to 25% travel.

Why Join Gulfstream’s Procurement Team?

The Procurement Team at Gulfstream values its role in helping build highly engineered aircraft, shaping supplier strategy, and influencing the success of critical aerospace programs. Procurement professionals here are primarily focused on execution and supplier management.