Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Position: Associate Buyer (FAR) in GAC Farnborough
4x4 Shift
Education and Experience Requirements
A-level completion required. Entry level purchasing or related experience preferred. Basic knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques preferred. Working towards level 3 CIPS.
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, assists with developing and implementing cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase commodities in accordance with product specifications and services as per User stated requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc., ensuring all applicable data is current at supplier.
2. Prepares solicitations requesting quotes, receives and evaluates bids; negotiates optimum delivery schedules and the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions. May receive guidance from Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and Project Managers within the organization to complete tasks.
3. Communicates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities, and other departments to ensure their requirements are met.
4. Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes awards, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations.
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 by taking appropriate corrective action.
7. Responsible for indirect/commercial purchases and continuous improvement and cost savings opportunities within those order categories.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 222256
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 10/08/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft.
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