Supply Chain Buyer

Socket.dev; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a procurement professional to buy materials at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and delivery reliability. You will study market trends, interview vendors, solicit quotations, and monitor orders to keep production on schedule.

The role also involves handling invoicing, records, and cost data for proposals, with a preference for weld processes and fabrication knowledge. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement or supply chain and a Bachelor’s degree in a

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 applications with emphasis in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

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!

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.

• 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

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.