2027 Entry Level - Supply Chain Contracts Associate - Fort Worth, TX
Textron
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Job summary
Textron’s Bell subsidiary in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an entry-level Supply Chain Contracts Associate. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure across functions while helping drive cost and lead time savings on a global supply chain.
Responsibilities include learning FAR/DFARS, executing SCM policies, collaborating with engineering and operations, and drafting/negotiating contracts and sourcing documents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Integrated Operations, or Finance required.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
- Execute SCM policies within an assigned commodity strategy.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to reduce cost and lead time.
- Analyze requirements and draft/negotiate contracts and proposals.
- Review and negotiate various business documents for compliance.
- Understand commercial sales basics and risk terms.
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Job description
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.
At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real‑world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.
We are looking for inquisitive and driven individuals with a passion to innovate. Bring your experience and ideas and help us build a world‑class global supply chain team while keeping safety a top priority for the company. As a Supply Chain Contracts Associate at Bell, you can expect to be responsible for driving cost and lead time savings initiatives, SCM process improvements and sourcing procedures in support of Bell’s various global cost centers. Candidates should be familiar with general subcontracting processes, negotiating long term contracts, competitive and sole source proposal process, supplier sourcing and the initiative, drive and ability to network with internal groups to learn their requirements to achieve these goals.
Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Execute standard SCM policies and procedures within an assigned commodity strategy to ensure the quality and delivery of supplies and materials.
Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations in order to facilitate cost and lead time reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft.
Analyze requirements; recommends revisions to statements of work/specifications, contracts, and Request for Proposals (RFP); determines the appropriate type of contract; and verifies milestones, purchase requisition planning, program management approval timelines, etc.
Review, evaluate, draft and negotiate various types of business documents (i.e., Long Term Contracts, RFP, Product Support Agreements, Terms and Conditions, Proprietary Information Exchange Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) for compliance with corporate and Bell policies and procedures.
Understanding the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty and payment terms, as well as legal terms regarding liability issues, including indemnification, insurance and limitation of liability.
Long term contract lifecycle management, competitive and sole source cost and pricing adherence, inventory analysis, new supplier qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Integrated Operations, or Finance required
0-2 Years Relevant Experience
Strong familiarity with SAP and Microsoft applications including, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare appropriate, quality documentation.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize while learning on the fly, and a passion for aerospace and defense industry.
Preference for USG acquisitions, strategic sourcing, commodity management and/or contract experience, financial analysis, cost analysis of commodity/raw materials, understanding of direct/indirect commodity pricing.
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
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.
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
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.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non- U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342768
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