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Master's Degree preferred. 6 years progressively responsible experience in procurement or contracts to include 1 year in a leadership capacity or demonstrated ability to lead programs or processes. Position Purpose:Under minimal supervision, manages and coordinates all activities involved in the purchase of aircraft components and/or non-aircraft required. supplies and services within his/her assigned area of responsibility in accordance with the required. delivery date and applicable quality requirements, company policies and procedures. Ensures achievement of Corporate and organizational goals. Ensure adherence to approved budgets by monitoring procurement activities and controlling costs. Accountable for maintaining the engagement of the team by establishing environment of collaboration, responsiveness and creating a culture of development where employees are supported in seeking growth opportunities and guiding team to high quality performance. \nJob Description\nPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Manages all activities within assigned department .\n Reviews, approves and participates in the development of negotiation strategies and negotiation of major contracts involving equipment, materials and services and ensure appropriate administration of contracts .\n Reviews and approves award of agreements and purchase orders which exceed the buyers signature authorization level, and reviews and concurs in awards which exceed his/her signature authorization level or rejects either for correction and/or addition of essential documentation .\n Develops recommendations for and monitors progress toward timely support of program requirements, internal customer required. need dates, departmental budget constraints, revenue targets and other objectives .\n Responsible for the selection, development, and retention of the procurement team .\n Serves as a liaison between purchasing and financial management, cost analysis, engineering, program management, legal, manufacturing and other internal customers, as required.\n Prepares reports, develops and maintains metrics for the departments performance and ensures maintenance of appropriate records .\n Develops, implements and monitors programs to minimize life cycle costs, optimize inventory, ensure quality and reliability, maintain Lean Manufacturing initiatives, support implementation of material initiatives, and initiate and implement corporate-wide agreements .\n Responsible to proactively assess, manage, and mitigate risk in their assigned supply chain to ensure continuity of supply .\n Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .\n Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members .\n Establish & cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals .\nPerform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: Significant expertise in dealing with complex procurements. \n Detailed knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques. \n Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. \nA 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.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.\n#LI-Kp2\nAdditional Information\nRequisition Number: 237965\nCategory: Purchasing\nPercentage of Travel: Up to 25%\nShift: First\nEmployment Type: Full-time\nPosting End Date: 11/18/2026\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans\nGulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.\nLegal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap\nCopyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. 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