Junior Procurement Specialist – SAP & MRP Focus

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an entry-level 2027 Associate Procurement Specialist to support material planning, supplier coordination, and purchase order management. This role offers mentorship, hands-on experience across functions, and exposure to a global supply chain.

Responsibilities include analyzing raw material demand in an MRP environment, expediting materials to meet production, documenting changes, tracking shipping forecasts, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required.
• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw material demand for purchase and on-time delivery in an 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.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an entry-level 2027 Associate Procurement Specialist to support material planning, supplier coordination, and purchase order management. This role offers mentorship, hands-on experience across functions, and exposure to a global supply chain.

Responsibilities include analyzing raw material demand in an MRP environment, expediting materials to meet production, documenting changes, tracking shipping forecasts, and monitoring supplier performance.