2027 Associate Procurement Specialist

Textron; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron in the United States is seeking an entry-level Associate Procurement Specialist to support material planning, purchase orders, and supplier coordination. You’ll gain exposure across functions, with mentorship and hands-on development opportunities from day one.

The role emphasizes analyzing material demand, expediting shipments, tracking supplier performance, and communicating with vendors to obtain pricing and delivery details; ideal for 0-2 years of experience with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Software knowledge: SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw material demand for purchase and on‑time delivery in a MRP environment to ensure accuracy and adherence to the established schedule and to identify potential improvements.
• Place purchase orders and expedite materials to meet weekly production plans.
• Implement and document comprehensive plans for all part number changes or usage changes.
• Analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levels.
• Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis to management.
• Assess supplier performance against predetermined goals by monitoring quality acceptance rates, delivery performance, and cost savings performance.
• Disposition discrepant material as needed.
• Create purchase orders and ensure appropriate delivery.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery information.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Associate Procurement Specialist

Description

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze raw material demand for purchase and on‑time delivery in a MRP environment to ensure accuracy and adherence to the established schedule and to identify potential improvements.
• Place purchase orders and expedite materials to meet weekly production plans.
• Implement and document comprehensive plans for all part number changes or usage changes.
• Analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levels.
• Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis to management.
• Assess supplier performance against predetermined goals by monitoring quality acceptance rates, delivery performance, and cost savings performance.
• Disposition discrepant material as needed.
• Create purchase orders and ensure appropriate delivery.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery information.

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

Qualifications

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

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required
• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience required
• Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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.

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.