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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
• Manages the consultation and contracting process for the most complex commodities.
• Manages the commercial aspects of new developments for the most complex programs.
• Conducts RFP's and RFQ's supports the RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's initiated by our parent company Dassault Aviation.
• 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, integrated suppliers, etc.
• Serves as back-up for Purchasing Supervisor or Manager
NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Six (6) years' experience in the purchasing field to include negotiating agreements and the writing and management of the contract process.
• Advanced knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques of contract negotiations in complex or highly technical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing and 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 hour/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 that may include but are 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.
