Senior Aerospace Procurement Leader — Strategic Sourcing

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a senior procurement leader to drive complex sourcing initiatives across aerospace components, systems, and services. You will negotiate, shape supplier strategy, and mentor procurement professionals to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities include managing master agreements, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations while ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field required or equivalent
• 5 years of procurement, supply chain, or related technical experience; Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects, including negotiations for high-value aerospace components, systems, and services
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, performance, and supply continuity
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct bid analysis, and negotiate pricing, schedules, and contract terms
• Establish and manage long-term agreements (e.g., Master Orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements)
• Develop and manage supplier performance plans, including quality, delivery, and reliability metrics
• Identify and resolve supplier and internal performance issues through corrective action and cross-functional coordination
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on strategic commodities
• Lead, mentor, and support procurement team members to achieve departmental and program objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement strategies with program goals
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal procurement policies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and apply Lean principles within procurement processes

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a senior procurement leader to drive complex sourcing initiatives across aerospace components, systems, and services. You will negotiate, shape supplier strategy, and mentor procurement professionals to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities include managing master agreements, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations while ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and FAR/DFARS.