Manager, Procurement

Textron Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Career development & training

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead a Tactical Procurement team based in Hunt Valley, MD. You will oversee major and tactical purchases, drive supplier performance, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and CPSR requirements.

The role requires collaboration with program, engineering and leadership teams, with travel up to 25% and a responsibility to optimize cost, quality and delivery across the Textron Systems Enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management.
• Experience leading teams managing defense and commercial program contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and UCC contracting practices.
• ITAR/EAR awareness and compliance experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of tactical buyers for commodity and material purchases.
• Manage tactical procurement performance including quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with program needs.
• Evaluate industry trends to drive improvement initiatives.
• Support development and execution of supply chain strategies and supplier development.
• Ensure compliance with CPSR, Textron policies, and government standards.
• Oversee negotiation strategy and cost/price analysis with the supply base.
• Monitor workload, staffing, and metrics to meet delivery dates.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Independent decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

Advanced degree CSCP/CPIM (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Manager, Procurement

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

This role is in Textron System’s Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

The Manager, Tactical Procurement is responsible for the onsite leadership, guidance, and management of a team of Tactical Buyers responsible for, executing and managing a range of Material Acquisition efforts ranging from major material purchases from suppliers for a variety of high dollar, high complexity systems, materials and services, to tactical commodity purchases for the Textron Systems Enterprise. The role will also provide oversight, workload tasking and performance monitoring of Tactical buyers located in Wilmington, MA, Slidell, LA, and Goose Creek, SC.

This position closely interacts with all levels of staff and management, including executive leadership, and reports to the Director, Supply Chain. The Manager will be responsible for representing Supply Chain to program, engineering, and leadership teams and must work collaboratively across all functions to support product and business domains.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Position is located in Hunt Valley, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and train a team responsible for commodity and significant material tactical purchases.
• Responsible for managing overall tactical procurement, quality, delivery schedule and cost performance of supply base.
• Collaborate cross functionally to evaluate the needs of the business in order to establish and execute strategies improving the supply chain performance with quality, cost, delivery and service level objectives.
• Evaluate trends, advancements and best practices in the industry to inform improvement initiatives and development opportunities with the tactical team and supply chain function.
• Support other functions for the development and implementation of supply chain strategies, acquisition approaches and identification of opportunities and risks.
• Develop, lead, and support supply chain strategies and supplier development opportunities for key programs and projects.
• Review all purchasing management activities and agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable government/customer regulations and company policies & procedures. This includes but not limited to; DCMA Approved Purchasing System requirements (CPSR) and Textron Procurement/Supplier Management policies and practices.
• Oversee tactical procurement negotiation strategy, cost and price analysis, and adherence to Government standards, including DCAA/DCMA audit interfaces.
• Responsible for effective utilization of personnel and resources, ensuring performance of the team to key metrics including but not limited to on time delivery to MRP due dates, on time delivery to contract due dates, requisition to purchase order placement lead times, and cost out targets.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts or program management.
• Demonstrated success directly or indirectly leading a team responsible for managing the acquisition and administration process of Defense and Commercial program contracts or subcontracts and manufacturing/services subcontracts.
• Government purchasing experience with knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) as well as commercial contracting by Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
• Demonstrated success leading multiple cross-functional teams and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• High level of independent decision-making capability by translating business and program needs to supply chain solutions
• Strong communicator and collaborator with cultural flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent communication, project management and analytical skills
• High integrity, credibility and character
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret-level clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree in related field CSCP, CPM and/or CPIM
• Technical and/or Manufacturing Operations experience or education
• Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$110,500 - $167,900 per year.

AI Readiness: 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.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/30/2026, 4:15:39 PM
Job Number: 345395