Onsite: Lincoln, CA

Base annual compensation range for this role is $84,150 - $98,175

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

Primary Focus for Corporate Aerospace Buyer: Procurement execution and supplier coordination

Typical Commodities

• Hardware, standard aerospace parts, consumables
• Indirect goods and services
• Lower-complexity production and operational materials

Role Characteristics

• Executes purchase orders and routine sourcing activities
• Solicits quotes and conducts bid evaluations
• Negotiates pricing and delivery within established guidelines
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Maintains procurement records and audit compliance
• Supports internal customers and operational requirements
• May assist with planning and reviewing work of procurement specialists when appropriate

Business Impact

• Ensures material availability and supplier responsiveness
• Supports production schedules and operational efficiency
• Primarily focused on execution and supplier management

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of Procurement, supply chain or related experience required.
• Experience soliciting supplier quotations, evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders, and managing supplier performance.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms while supporting quality and operational objectives.

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If you're ready to leverage your procurement expertise to help shape the future of business aviation, we invite you to apply. Join a team where your contributions directly impact the industry's most advanced aircraft and help fulfill Gulfstream's mission to create and deliver the world's finest aviation experience.

Unique Skills:

Aviation procurement experience perferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 2 years Procurement, supply chain or related experience. Master's Degree may offset 2 years of experience.

Position Purpose:

Under limited supervision, executes procurement activities for aerospace parts, materials, and services. Ensures compliance with industry regulations and internal policies while supporting operational efficiency and supplier performance.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. 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 .
2. 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 .
3. Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations, and ensures schedules are met .
4. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and cost .
5. Ensure procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace standards .
6. Collaborate with internal departments including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance .
7. Maintain accurate procurement records and support audits and reporting requirements .
8. Assists in planning and reviewing the work of Procurement Spec, where appropriate.

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: 234646

Category: Purchasing

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/22/2026

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

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