Supply Chain Contracts Professional

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts Professional to manage procurement contracts for aircraft subsystems within Army Aviation programs. Onsite role supporting cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and finance.

You will evaluate suppliers, prepare RFPs, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations while driving long-term supply chain objectives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Supplier Relationships

Contract Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Six Sigma/Lean

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

Business Administration

Engineering

Job description

Supply Chain Contracts Professional

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

Qualifications

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.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time