Manager Procurement

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking a Manager Procurement to lead a high-performing team responsible for key supplier relationships across production, customer support, and completions. You will drive supplier performance, cost effectiveness, and on-time delivery while guiding strategy and negotiations.

In this fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will influence stakeholders, oversee Lean initiatives, and travel up to 25%, including international travel to Europe.

Qualifications

• 6 years of procurement, supply chain, or contracts experience with leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and high-value procurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities supporting production, customer support, and completions.
• Manage supplier performance across avionics, cabin interiors, and power systems.
• Develop sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management strategies.
• Lead large-scale procurement projects from planning to completion.
• Review and participate in major contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and procurement policies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Onsite in Savannah, GA At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Onsite in Savannah, GA At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

As a Manager Procurement, you will lead a high-performing procurement team responsible for managing one of Gulfstream’s most significant supplier relationships. This role oversees procurement activities supporting production, customer support, and completions operations while driving supplier performance, cost effectiveness, and on-time delivery across a broad portfolio of aircraft products. If you are a collaborative leader who excels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can influence stakeholders while holding suppliers accountable.

What You Will Do

• Lead procurement activities supporting multiple Collins Aerospace business units that supply Gulfstream products and services.
• Manage supplier performance across a diverse portfolio that includes avionics, cabin interiors, aircraft power systems, and other critical aircraft components.
• Drive order book performance and ensure material availability to support production, customer support, and completions requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management strategies that align with business objectives.
• Lead large-scale, high-profile procurement projects from planning through successful completion.
• Review, approve, and participate in negotiations for major agreements, contracts, materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality requirements, and approved budgets.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while driving accountability for performance, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison between procurement, finance, engineering, manufacturing, legal, program management, and executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics, reporting, and performance dashboards.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing procurement team through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Cascade organizational goals and foster a culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, inventory optimization efforts, and cost reduction programs.
• Travel up to 25%, including international travel to Europe.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible procurement, supply chain, contracts, or sourcing experience, including leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead programs and processes.
• Proven procurement leadership experience with strong team-building and talent development skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience managing procurement activities in a fast-paced ERP-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and high-value procurements.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing methods, contract administration, and procurement best practices.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience working with sole-source suppliers.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or aftermarket environments.
• Demonstrated ability to hold suppliers accountable and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Experience managing broad and complex supply chains supporting multiple business functions.

Why Gulfstream

• Lead procurement strategy for one of Gulfstream’s most critical supplier partnerships.
• Influence business outcomes across production, completions, and customer support operations.
• Manage a broad portfolio of advanced aerospace products and technologies.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Grow your leadership career while contributing to the world's finest aviation experience.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Master's Degree preferred. 6 years progressively responsible experience in procurement or contracts to include 1 year in a leadership capacity or demonstrated ability to lead programs or processes.

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision, manages and coordinates all activities involved in the purchase of aircraft components and/or non-aircraft required. supplies and services within his/her assigned area of responsibility in accordance with the required. delivery date and applicable quality requirements, company policies and procedures. Ensures achievement of Corporate and organizational goals. Ensure adherence to approved budgets by monitoring procurement activities and controlling costs. Accountable for maintaining the engagement of the team by establishing environment of collaboration, responsiveness and creating a culture of development where employees are supported in seeking growth opportunities and guiding team to high quality performance.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Manages all activities within assigned department .
• Reviews, approves and participates in the development of negotiation strategies and negotiation of major contracts involving equipment, materials and services and ensure appropriate administration of contracts .
• Reviews and approves award of agreements and purchase orders which exceed the buyers signature authorization level, and reviews and concurs in awards which exceed his/her signature authorization level or rejects either for correction and/or addition of essential documentation .
• Develops recommendations for and monitors progress toward timely support of program requirements, internal customer required. need dates, departmental budget constraints, revenue targets and other objectives .
• Responsible for the selection, development, and retention of the procurement team .
• Serves as a liaison between purchasing and financial management, cost analysis, engineering, program management, legal, manufacturing and other internal customers, as required.
• Prepares reports, develops and maintains metrics for the departments performance and ensures maintenance of appropriate records .
• Develops, implements and monitors programs to minimize life cycle costs, optimize inventory, ensure quality and reliability, maintain Lean Manufacturing initiatives, support implementation of material initiatives, and initiate and implement corporate-wide agreements .
• Responsible to proactively assess, manage, and mitigate risk in their assigned supply chain to ensure continuity of supply .
• Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
• Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members .
• Establish & cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Significant expertise in dealing with complex procurements.
• Detailed knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235851

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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

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