Strategic Sourcing Lead - Complex Contracts

Textron; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; 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 Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA, seeks a Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing programs for high-dollar items. You will identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance across multi-disciplinary teams to meet program goals. This role requires strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in managing complex procurement efforts. The position is full-time and on-site in Williamsport, PA.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Finance).
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts or program management.
• Ability to work across functions and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple sourcing projects across assigned categories.
• Evaluate market trends to establish supply solutions.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/partners.
• Ensure supplier qualifications and audits with Supplier Quality.
• Prepare RFQs, analyze costs, and develop negotiation strategy.
• Negotiate high-value subcontracts or long-term agreements.
• Prepare procurement documents with contracts, SOWs, and specs.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure contract compliance and milestones.
• Manage multiple supplier contracts with periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, engineering, and operations.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint)

MRP

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

MRP

Job description

Textron Systems Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA, seeks a Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing programs for high-dollar items. You will identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance across multi-disciplinary teams to meet program goals. This role requires strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in managing complex procurement efforts. The position is full-time and on-site in Williamsport, PA.