Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Buyer, Indirect Procurement Savannah, Georgia If you enjoy turning complex business needs into smart sourcing solutions, this is an opportunity to make an impact across Gulfstream. As a Buyer supporting Indirect Procurement, you will work with stakeholders and suppliers to source the services, equipment, and operational resources that help our business perform at its best. No two days are alike, and your ability to ask thoughtful questions, navigate ambiguity, and balance cost, quality, risk, and business needs will help drive informed decisions. Why Gulfstream’s Procurement Team Procurement professionals at Gulfstream do more than issue purchase orders. They build supplier relationships, influence sourcing strategies, solve operational challenges, and help teams across the enterprise succeed. You will join a collaborative, cross-functional team supporting a diverse portfolio of indirect goods and services. Commodity assignments will be based on business needs and the selected candidate’s experience and strengths. Commodities You May Support Enterprise Services: Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, and People Team services Infrastructure: Real estate, facilities services and equipment, environmental health and safety, security, and food services Operations: Tooling, manufacturing equipment, production and completions consumables, Customer Support operations, and aviation fuel Aircraft Development and Operations: Research and development laboratories, Flight Test, Flight Operations, engineering services, and aircraft services What You Will Do Lead sourcing and procurement activities for a diverse portfolio of indirect goods and services. Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective sourcing strategies. Identify potential suppliers and gather information about service capabilities, specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules. Solicit quotations, conduct bid evaluations, evaluate costs, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms. Balance cost, quality, risk, supplier capabilities, contractual requirements, and operational needs when developing recommendations. Prepare and administer purchase orders and supplier agreements within established budget and authority limitations. Support long-term agreements, including master orders and blanket purchase agreements, when appropriate. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues involving quality, delivery, service, and cost. Build productive supplier relationships and support performance management and continuous improvement efforts. Identify opportunities to simplify procurement processes, improve efficiency, and create business value. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Operations, and other cross-functional partners. Maintain accurate procurement records and support audit and reporting requirements. Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable internal policies, AS9100, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and other aerospace requirements. Assist with planning and reviewing the work of Procurement Specialists, when appropriate. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the role. At least 2 years of procurement, supply chain, or related experience. A master’s degree may offset 2 years of experience. Ability to evaluate supplier proposals and make informed recommendations. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Confidence communicating and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Curiosity and willingness to learn new commodities, industries, and business processes. Sound judgment when making decisions with incomplete or changing information. Strong organization, problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship-management s…

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