SR SPEC-PURCHASING

Dassault Falcon Jet; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,738 - 94,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet is looking for a Senior Purchasing Specialist in Arkansas to oversee major purchasing agreements and ensure compliance with contracts. The role demands strong negotiation skills and a Bachelor's degree, along with a minimum of six years of experience in purchasing.

This position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $70,738 to $94,502 per year, alongside robust benefits such as healthcare coverage, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in purchasing, including negotiating agreements and managing contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of contract negotiation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the consultation and contracting process for complex commodities.
• Conduct RFPs and RFQs and support related initiatives.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Purchasing procedures

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The Senior Purchasing Specialist is responsible for negotiating the most critical/difficult purchasing agreements and the coordination, dissemination, and enforcement of the purchase agreements/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manages the consultation and contracting process for the most complex commodities.
• Manages the commercial aspects of new developments for the most complex programs.
• Conducts RFPs and RFQs and supports RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs initiated by Dassault Aviation (parent company).
• Development of contracts and agreements.
• Reduce the costs of purchased materials for commodities.
• Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations and negotiate recovery plans and financial damages.
• Documents and resolves disputes with suppliers.
• Works with other departments to ensure that supplier constraints are understood and taken into account.
• Explore various methods of cost savings including investigating and evaluating new sources of supply, contract negotiation, and integrated suppliers.
• Serves as back-up for Purchasing Supervisor or Manager.

Non-principal/Non-essential Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in the purchasing field, including negotiating agreements and the writing and management of the contract process.
• Advanced knowledge of contract negotiation methods, practices, and techniques in complex or highly technical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• None

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation for this position typically falls between $70,738.00 and $94,502.50 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime under FLSA guidelines. Note: the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift. Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.