Sr Buyer - Supply Chain

Textron Inc.; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; 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 in Slidell, LA, seeks a Sr Buyer to procure complex mechanical assemblies and machined parts, conducting market research, evaluating quotations, and ensuring on-time delivery to support production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality, and mentor Buyers. Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain and 6+ years of purchasing experience with strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Purchasing complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost with quality and urgency in mind.
• Conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy authorizing source documentation.
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries and follow up on shipments as needed.
• Negotiate adjustments from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or purchase order cancellations.
• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct delivery validation; check and approve invoices.
• Develop and maintain records for compliance; support preparation of proposal cost data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers and related functions.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Market research

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sr Buyer - Supply Chain

Job Number: 344996

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

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• 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 Field: Supply Chain

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Worksite: Onsite