Supply Chain Buyer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer in Maryland to manage procurement activities for production materials. You will source suppliers, request and evaluate quotations, and monitor orders to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field and 2+ years in procurement, with strong planning, communication, and Excel skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits within the Textron family.

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 MS Office applications with emphasis in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost with quality and reliability.
• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply.
• Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy requirements.
• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries and expedit shipments as needed.
• Negotiate adjustments from price analyses, discrepancies, or cancellations.
• Obtain delivery certifications and conduct item delivery validation; check and improve invoice payments.
• Develop and maintain records for compliance; support proposal cost data.

Skills

Planning

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description - Supply Chain Buyer (344978)

Job Number: 344978

Supply Chain Buyer

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.

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

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
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

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.

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

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.

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.