Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Cost & Supplier Excellence

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Cartersville, GA seeks a Supply Chain professional to lead supplier cost reductions, assist in supplier selection, and perform make vs. buy analyses for materials and suppliers.

You will support quality and materials teams and coordinate supplier transitions between external and in-house production. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, or related field, 2+ years with a degree (or 5+ years without), strong MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field required.
• 2+ years with degree or 5+ years without degree in supply chain roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP systems experience required; SAP and Teamscenter preferred.
• APICS or ISM supply chain certificate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and apply math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement supplier cost reductions.
• Assist in selecting and managing suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analyses for materials and suppliers.
• Support materials and quality teams on supplier issues.
• Source materials for new product launches and model changes.
• Coordinate supplier transition between external and in-house production.
• Prepare RFQ packages and seek premium pricing.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Lead materials projects using lean methods and data from factory systems.

Education

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

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system experience

SAP

Teamscenter

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Cartersville, GA seeks a Supply Chain professional to lead supplier cost reductions, assist in supplier selection, and perform make vs. buy analyses for materials and suppliers.

You will support quality and materials teams and coordinate supplier transitions between external and in-house production. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, or related field, 2+ years with a degree (or 5+ years without), strong MS Office and