2027 Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules at select促?

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles seeks an entry-level purchasing professional to maintain supplier relationships and support cost reductions. You will assist in selecting suppliers, address delivery/quality issues, and source materials for new product launches at our Augusta, Georgia site.

The role requires 0–2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. This on-site position offers exposure to lean manufacturing, RFQ coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier relationships and act as primary point of contact for communications.
• Identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to address supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and model changes.
• Assist in supplier transition processes between external suppliers and in-house production.
• Coordinate RFQ packages with supply base to ensure competitive pricing.
• Manage materials projects using problem solving, factory data, and lean concepts.
• Foster a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion.

Skills

Supplier relations

Cost reductions

Supplier selection

Quality issue support

Materials sourcing

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Job description

• Maintain supplier relationships for assigned groups and act as primary point of contact for all communications.
• Support efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to address supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa, as needed.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for materials.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information system, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion, where everyone feels heard and understood, empowered, and valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier relationships for assigned groups and act as primary point of contact for all communications.
• Support efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to address supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa, as needed.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for materials.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information system, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion, where everyone feels heard and understood, empowered, and valued.

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

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 Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required
• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience required

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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit. 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.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Augusta

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Entry Job

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite