Supplier Cost Analyst I

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks a Cost/Price Analyst to evaluate supplier proposals, develop cost/price positions, and support negotiations with suppliers in pursuit of competitive, fair, and compliant pricing.

Under supervision, you will monitor cost build-up, assess reasonableness of cost elements, communicate risks and opportunities to finance, and contribute to continuous process improvements. Travel up to 25% and full-time schedule are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related curriculum required; advanced degree may offset 1 year of experience.
• 2 years of related experience required with increasing financial or procurement responsibility.
• Working knowledge of cost build up process and ability to assess reasonableness of cost elements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates supplier proposals, including short- and long-term financial implications, via cost analysis, price analysis, and other methods; develops cost/price positions.
• Negotiates with suppliers to defend cost/price positions and contract terms with financial implications.
• Evaluates financial stability of suppliers through financial statements and related analyses; recommends follow-up actions.
• Maintains knowledge of government-published cost and price indices and economic forecasts related to parts and services purchased.
• Communicates lot cost risks and opportunities to Material Finance in a timely manner.
• Maintains an environment of continuous process improvement in operations and financial/procurement processes.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Supplier evaluation

Cost build-up

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Job description

Strong Excel, Power Query and Data Analytic Knowledge a plus

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced Degree may be used to offset 1 year of the experience requirements. 2 years of related experience required. with increasing financial or procurement responsibility. Working knowledge of cost build up process and ability to assess reasonableness of cost elements.

Position Purpose:

Under close supervision of the Supplier Cost Analysis Manager, performs cost/price analysis on primarily low-dollar-value proposals submitted by outside suppliers. Supports Purchasing in establishing negotiation strategies and objectives, while being generally responsible for taking the role in cost/price/financial-related negotiations with suppliers. Ensures lot cost risks and opportunities are properly communicated.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates supplier proposals, to include consideration of short- and long-term financial implications, via various methods (cost analysis, on-site fact finds, price analysis, competitive analysis, etc.). Develops cost/price positions for negotiations. Communicates cost/price positions to Purchasing.
• Negotiates with suppliers to defend and argue cost/price positions, to include contract terms and conditions with financial implications.
• Evaluates financial stability of suppliers via various techniques, including analysis of financial statements, and, based on results, makes recommendations on follow-up intervals and/or further courses of action.
• Maintains a solid level of knowledge with respect to government-published cost and price indices and economic forecasts as they relate to parts, components, commodities, and services purchased by Gulfstream. This includes understanding the mechanics and applications of price adjustment formulas, which utilize these indices and forecasts.
• Ensures accurate and timely communication of lot cost risks and opportunities to Material Finance.
• Maintains an environment of continuous process improvement, both in support of operations and with financial/procurement processes.

Additional Functions:

• Identifies cost reduction opportunities. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

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: 237531

Category: Finance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/03/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.