2027 Associate Buyer - Hunt Valley, MD

Cessna Aircraft Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an entry-level Associate Buyer based in Hunt Valley, MD to contribute to sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations while gaining broad exposure across functions.

You will learn procurement processes, study market trends, and support production with timely deliveries, with mentorship and hands-on development opportunities to advance in supply chain roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply.
• Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation.
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed.
• Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation.
• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and improve payment of invoices.
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data.
• Preferred candidate will be knowledgeable in weld process, mechanical and custom fab.

Skills

Planning & prioritization

Verbal & written communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Number:

2027 Associate Buyer - Hunt Valley, MD (342800)

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day one - contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply

Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation

Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed

Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation

Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and improve payment of invoices

Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data

Preferred candidate will be knowledgeable in weld process, mechanical and custom fab.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently

Effective verbal and written communications skills

Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

• Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day‑one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations
  

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

Compensation

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $75,000 - $75,000 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.