Sr Buyer - Supply Chain

Textron; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, part of Textron, seeks a Sr Buyer in Supply Chain to source complex mechanical assemblies, manage supplier relations, and lead cost and delivery improvements. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality to develop sourcing strategies, verify deliveries, and support proposal data.

This role requires a background in purchasing and strong communication skills, based in Slidell, LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or in progress in Supply Chain or related field.
• 6 years of purchasing or procurement experience for mechanical assemblies or machined parts.
• Strong planning, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy authorizing source requirements.
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries and expedite as needed.
• Negotiate adjustments from price analysis, discrepancies, or changes to orders.
• Verify delivery certifications and approve invoices.
• Maintain records for compliance and support cost data for proposals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality to develop sourcing strategies.
• Mentor Buyers and provide guidance to customers and support functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sr Buyer - Supply Chain

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.

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!

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Purchasing complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

• Conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation.

• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed.

• Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation.

• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and approve payment of invoices

• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, etc.) to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies.

• Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers, customers and support functions .

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

• 6 years of purchasing or related procurement experience of mechanical assemblies, or machined parts required.

• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently

• Effective verbal and written communications skills

• Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel

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.

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-Louisiana-Slidell
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/10/2026, 1:52:34 PM
Job Number: 344996