Supply Chain Contracts Professional

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO 80h

Vacation time

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, onsite at Bell Flight Blvd, is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts professional. You will evaluate suppliers, issue RFPs, facilitate bid evaluations, and negotiate contracts to support high-dollar aircraft programs.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in supply chain procurement, strong negotiation, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree required in supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ procurement/management experience.
• Experience with government contracting regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing suppliers for fit with strategic contracts.
• Prepare and issue requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Facilitate bid evaluation and down-selection processes.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and conduct contract negotiations.
• Negotiate with supply base to meet internal objectives.
• Build relationships with vendors and internal teams; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Supply Chain

Project Management

Supplier Relationships

Analytics

Negotiation

Communication

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite at our Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX (3255 Bell Flight Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76118) and will support Bell’s Aircraft Product Development Programs.

Supply Chain - Contracts

Bring your experience and ideas to establish optimal long-term and high-dollar procurement contracts that enables the Supply Chain Organization and Programs to achieve its strategic objectives. You'll work directly with the Integrated Products Team Lead and Program Team to identify and contract with the appropriate sources for new and existing aircraft subsystems.

What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Contracts Professional:

• Evaluating new, current and existing suppliers for fit with strategic purchasing contracts, preparing and issuing requests for proposal (RFPs).


• Facilitating the bid evaluation and down-selection process.


• Prepares negotiation strategies and conducts contract negotiations, employing cost scenario models, contracting strategy techniques, and negotiation support tools to advance the commodity’s key supply chain objectives, and finalizes contract awards.


• Negotiates with the supply base to meet internal objectives.


• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internally across Bell’s engineering, manufacturing, finance, and military program teams.


• Ensures compliance with all government contracting regulations and internal administrative requirements with all activities

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier and Commodity Management, supplier relationships, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, project management.


• Analytical experience in a commodity.


• Supply chain management in new product development.


• Experience applying Six Sigma / Lean Principles / Tools.


• Proficient business acumen.


• Ability to deal well with ambiguity.


• Experience negotiating.


• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related degree. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.


• Minimum of 2 years' of general supply chain procurement and/or management experience

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule


• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)


• 120 hours Vacation time


• 12-13 paid holidays per year


• 6 weeks parental leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive health insurance


• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor


• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups


• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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.

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Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Relocation

Unavailable

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

09/14/2026, 2:37:56 PM