Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Textron; Cartersville, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will drive supplier cost reductions and manage supplier relationships for materials across product launches and model changes.

You will perform make vs. buy analyses, support delivery and quality improvements, and coordinate RFQ packages to secure premium pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 2+ years with degree or 5+ years without degree required/relevant experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP and Teamscenter preferred.
• APICS or ISM supply chain certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical illustrations; apply mathematical concepts.
• Comfort with AI-enabled tools and evaluating AI outputs ethically.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analyses to optimize materials sourcing.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and model changes.
• Coordinate supplier transition by reallocating work between suppliers and in-house production.
• Prepare RFQ packages with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Manage materials projects using problem-solving, factory data, and lean concepts.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Teamscenter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Years of Experience: 2+ with degree or 5+ without degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Strategic Sourcing 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

• Lead efforts to identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in the selection and management of new and current suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal chain of supply for materials and suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams to identify supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and product model changes.
• Support the supplier transition process by allocating work from an external supplier to in house production or vice versa.
• Coordinate request for quote packages with supply base to ensure premium pricing for sourced materials.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Manage materials projects by using problem solving techniques, data from factory information systems, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required OR years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Years of Experience:2 or more years w/ degree OR 5 or more years or relevant experience w/o degree.

Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite, ERP system experience required; SAP and Teamscenter experience preferred

Additional Requirements: Supply Chain Certificate through APICS or ISM preferred

Ability to understand and interpret technical illustrations in a mathematical diagram and apply mathematical concepts and operations preferred

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: 09/08/2026, 12:48:58 PM
Job Number: 344898