Buyer- Farnborough, UK in GAC Farnborough
Unique Skills:
Please note this position is a shift position: 4x4: 4 days on/ 4 days off. Four days onshift are in the office.
Previous aviation procurement experience preferred
Corridor Aviation Software 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. preferred. Have or be working towards a level 3 CIPS or higher or Purchasing or related experience required. Basic knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques required..
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, 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 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.
- Communicates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
- Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations, and ensures schedules are met.
- 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.
Additional Functions:
- Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers, where appropriate. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 223477
Category: Purchasing
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 12/02/2024
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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