Entry-Level Procurement Specialist: Grow & Impact

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

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.