Aerospace Component Buyer in Fort Worth, Texas at Gulfstream
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Job Description
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Location: Fort Worth, TX, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Onsite:Fort Worth, TX
Why Join Gulfstream’s Procurement Team?
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 Corporate Aerospace Buyer: Purchase order execution and supplier coordination
Typical Components
- Engines, Avionics, Flight Controls, Composites, Metallics, Data Systems, Landing Gear, Interiors, Cabin Equipment, Hardware, Consumables
- 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
What You Will Bring
- 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 is 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.
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If you're ready to leverage your procurement expertise to help shape the future of business aviation, we invite you to apply. Join a team where your contributions directly impact the industry's most advanced aircraft and help fulfill Gulfstream's mission to create and deliver the world's finest aviation experience.
Unique Skills:
Aviation procurement perferred
- 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 .
- 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 .
- Maintain accurate procurement records and support audits and reporting requirements .
- Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Procurement Spec, where appropriate.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 236024
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 09/16/2026
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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