Supply Chain Buyer

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems in Maryland is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to manage material procurement, supplier selection, and cost optimization for mechanical assemblies and machined parts. You will leverage market knowledge to secure reliable sources and favorable terms while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Responsibilities include soliciting quotations, evaluating bids, expediting orders, and ensuring accurate delivery and payment processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience purchasing mechanical assemblies or machined parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and delivery.
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply.
• Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy requirements.
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Negotiate adjustments from price analysis, discrepant materials, or cancellations.
• Obtain delivery confirmations and validate item delivery; assist with invoice payments.
• Develop and maintain records for compliance and support proposal cost data.
• Preferred candidate knowledge in weld processes, mechanical and custom fabrication.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain experience

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Supply Chain Buyer

Description

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!

Who We Are

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply
• 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 improve payment of invoices
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data
• Preferred candidate will be knowledgeable in weld process, mechanical and custom fab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2 Years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• 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
• Purchasing or related procurement experience of mechanical assemblies, or machined parts desired

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.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$71,400 - $107,000 per year.

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-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: No
Job Posting: 09/09/2026, 3:59:26 PM
Job Number: 344978