Procurement Specialist

Textron Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive material planning and sourcing for global operations. In this role, you will analyze raw material demand in an MRP environment, track supplier performance, and collaborate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels across domestic and international shipping.

You will prepare SIOP and MPS inputs, perform variance analyses, and support weekly production plans while using SAP and MS Office to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience required.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is expected.

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.
• Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis.
• Assess supplier performance against predetermined goals by monitoring quality acceptance rates, delivery performance, and cost savings performance.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery information and analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare material variance analyses and review cycle count results to make improvement recommendations.
• Prepare reporting for MPS variances for team review to confirm material availability and schedule timing to production control.
• Review and assign part change notices to other planners and place purchase orders to expedite materials to meet weekly production plans.
• Responsible for daily completion of shortage report to provide accurate updates to operations and materials teams.
• Prepare Sales Inventory Operations Plan (SIOP) and MPS change comparisons to identify potential constraints and trends.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

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.

• Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis.

• Assess supplier performance against predetermined goals by monitoring quality acceptance rates, delivery performance, and cost savings performance.

• Communicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery information and analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levels.

• Prepare material variance analyses and review cycle count results to make improvement recommendations.

• Prepare reporting for MPS variances for team review to confirm material availability and schedule timing to production control.

• Review and assign part change notices to other planners and place purchase orders to expedite materials to meet weekly production plans.

• Responsible for daily completion of shortage report to provide accurate updates to operations and materials teams.

• Prepare Sales Inventory Operations Plan (SIOP) and MPS change comparisons to identify potential constraints and trends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required

• Years of Experience: 3 or more years of experience required

• Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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 Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Cartersville
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/23/2026, 1:04:35 PM
Job Number: 345194