SR SPEC-PURCHASING
Dassault Falcon Jet · Arkansas, United States · 3 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Job Summary
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
- Manages the consultation and contracting process for the most complex commodities.
- Manages the commercial aspects of new developments for the most complex programs.
- Counsels and supports the RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's initiated by our parent company Dassault Aviation.
- Develops contracts and agreements.
- Reduces the costs of purchased materials for commodities.
- Ensures that suppliers meet their contractual obligations and negotiates 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.
- Explores 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
- 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.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- None
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.