Sr Specialist - Procurement at Gulfstream – Savannah, Georgia
About This Position
Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Sr Specialist - Procurement in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Aviation experience preferred
Strong negotiation and sourcing skills.
Project Management skills
Strong presentation skills at high-levels of Leadership
Ability to work collobaratively with cross-functional teams at all levels
Experience in developing new Suppliers
- Facilitate all procurement activity within assigned area of responsibility to create greatest possible strategic sourcing leverage and to provide highest possible level of support for Gulfstream internal customers .
- Request and reviews proposals, conducts bid evaluations, evaluates costs, negotiates prices, schedules and terms and conditions within management guidelines, prepares and administers purchase orders and/or long-term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements and monitors each supplier's performance .
- Responsible for preparing annual supplier performance master plan including objectives and priorities for material management, quality, reliability and product support as well as calendar and format for program reviews .
- Manage supplier performance to master plan by identifying problems, both internally and at the supplier, determining source of the problem, taking corrective action, and planning and coordinating the involvement of Gulfstream Management, as appropriate .
- Serve as a principal point of contact with departments being supported for strategic commodities .
- Within assigned commodity area, as well as in Supply Chain in general, lead appropriate team members to accomplish tasks. Mentors and develops problem solving and other daily activities .
- Interpret program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers Purchasing/Materials Manager to ensure achievement of all requirements .
- Coordinate negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that is within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan .
- Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents .
- Coordinate administration of and response to all contractual documentation .
- Coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement with program goals .
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal policies .
- Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager .
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function .
- Plan, coordinates and reviews work of procurement personnel within commodity group or area, as assigned by department manager. .
- Learn and apply Lean concepts within functional responsibilities. .
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value, multi-year, and technically complex procurements.
- Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred.
- Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and industry best practices.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 231458
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 04/03/2026
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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