Strategic Aviation Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Find a- Textron; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, TN is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Professional to negotiate complex subcontracts and manage major suppliers for aircraft programs.

The role is onsite in Piney Flats, with responsibilities spanning PO management, pricing, supplier qualification, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure affordability and quality, while adhering to FAR/DFARS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract admin, financial/cost analysis, or commodity pricing.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually or as needed.
• Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint (Microsoft Office).
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing within an assigned commodity to ensure timely delivery.
• Interface for subcontract administration of major systems and components for aircraft production.
• Manage purchase orders, pricing adherence, inventory analysis, supplier qualification, long-term agreements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Apply approved procedures and ensure contractual obligations with Bell Helicopter and suppliers.
• Provide supplier data to IBP and other disciplines as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Strategic sourcing

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Cost analysis

Supplier pricing

Travel up to 10%

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Six Sigma/Lean familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, TN is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Professional to negotiate complex subcontracts and manage major suppliers for aircraft programs.

The role is onsite in Piney Flats, with responsibilities spanning PO management, pricing, supplier qualification, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure affordability and quality, while adhering to FAR/DFARS guidelines.