Supply Chain Contracts Professional

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

On-site clinic and wellness services

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts Professional. In this role, you will establish procurement contracts to support strategic objectives, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with government contracting regulations. You will need a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain procurement, with a preference for DOD contract expertise. The company offers a 9/80 work schedule, generous PTO, and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain procurement.
• Professional experience with DOD / USG Procurement Contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers for strategic contracts.
• Facilitate bid evaluation processes.
• Prepare and conduct contract negotiations.
• Build relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Project Management

Analytical skills

Six Sigma / Lean Principles

Business Acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

QlikView

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Supply Chain Contracts Professional (332702)

Supply Chain Contracts Professional (Job Number: 332702)

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) as 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 and will support Bell’s Aircraft Product Development Programs.

Supply Chain - Contracts (Across Multiple Levels)

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preferred proficiency in SAP, CLM, ENOVIA, QlikView, PowerBI, or other similar software application.
• Proficient business acumen.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity.
• 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, or Accounting.
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years' of general supply chain procurement experience.
• Professional experience with DOD / USG Procurement Contracts for military / defense industry strategic sourcing is preferred.

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
• 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.

EEO Statement

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