Buyer Indirect

Buyer Indirect in GAC Savannah

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About Our Group

Our procurement team is a critical component in ensuring the that our manufacturing teams have the supplies to produce on time quality airplanes for our customers. Procurement roles are ideal for people who enjoy developing strong relationships, managing complex situations, and are very strategic. All our teams focus on different spaces in direct and indirect procurement.

 

The purchasing team for this group focuses on indirect procurement, which is the purchasing of goods, services, and materials required for the day to day business. We are recruiting for two types of indirect buyers:

1. First Positon: Procurement of goods and services for marketing materials (example merchandising and ads). Our marketing team handles more of the day to day activities of purchasing from the suppliers. The Buyer for this role will be more overseeing the vendors/suppliers and partnering with the marketing organization. 
2. Second Position: Buyer will be responsible for purchasing of goods not related the build of the aircraft (example, tools, uniforms, etc.)

About this Role

Purchasing is a critical part in how we build and maintain our aircraft and how we maintain the overall operations of the company. Ability to understand Master Service Agreements (contracts), soliciting and evaluating pricing proposals is part of the daily activities. Buyers work with many cross functional teams on a daily basis and communication is critical to drive objectives and build solid relationships. Exposure to contract negotiations and SAP experience preferred.

 

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 2 years Purchasing or related experience. Master's Degree may offset 2 years of experience. Basic knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.

Position Purpose :

Under general supervision, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase assigned commodities in accordance with product specifications, services in accordance with User stated requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Communicates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
4. Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations, and ensures schedules are met. .
5. Monitors supplier performance, and prepares reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable.
6. Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action.
7. Coordinates administration of and response to all contract related documentation to include the requirement to review, coordinate, negotiate and implement changes to the contract.
8. Supports the make-or-buy review and decision process.

Additional Functions:

1. Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers, where appropriate. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

A 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.

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Additional Information

Requisition Number: 228649

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/26/2025 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

 

 

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

 

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