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 RFPs and RFQs supports the RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs 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:

· Bachelors 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.

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