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Procurement Sourcing Specialist - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Date: Sep 6, 2024

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Procurement Sourcing Specialist in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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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.

Sourcing professionals play a critical role in identifying and acquiring goods and services for the organization. Here are some unique skills required for the position: supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, market research, contract knowledge, project management, data analysis, and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. This role will have the opportunity to work on multiple commodities. The sourcing team for this group works with cross functional teams and suppliers during the development stage of our aircrafts. Number of sourcing projects varies depending on the aircraft that is in development. To be successful in this role, the person selected should have an understanding of project management and deadlines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years purchasing or related experience. Masters degree may offset two (2) years of the experience requirement.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase sophisticated commodities, subsystems, major components and/or assemblies, major service and support subsystems, and major components of these subsystems, as appropriate in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • 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 proposals, 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, establishes long term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.


  • Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements.


  • Communicates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Design, Facilities, Program Office and other departments as necessary, to ensure their requirements are met.


  • Supports the cognizant Cost Analysts efforts to prepare the Pre-Negotiation Plan (PNP), where applicable.


  • Prepares the Negotiation Plan using the PNP and his/her experience in dealing with the supplier, where appropriate.


  • Conducts 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.


  • Prepares memorandum(s) justifying the following: Acceptance or rejection of a sole source recommendation by the user, source selection where multiple sources were solicited, price negotiated or lowest price quoted competitively.


  • Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations.


  • Responsible for calendar and format for program reviews. 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.


  • Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action.


  • Coordinates administration of and response to all contract related documentation to include the requirement to review, coordinate, negotiate and implement changes to the contract.


  • Supports the make-or-buy review and decision process.


  • Maintains close liaison with departments being supported.


  • Additional Functions:
  • Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of buyers and associate buyers, based on direction from manager or supervisor. .


  • Participates on cross-site commodity teams as required. .


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Experience in negotiating/managing medium to high value, multi-year and/or complex procurements.


  • SAP experience preferred.


  • Strong knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.


  • 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: 221331

    Category: Purchasing

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 08/30/2024

    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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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

    Should I Apply?

    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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