Supply Chain Contracts Senior Professional

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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

Textron in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Supply Chain Contracts Senior Professional with USG/military contracting experience. You will establish long-term procurement contracts, work with cross-functional teams, and lead negotiations to meet program objectives.

You will evaluate suppliers, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving value for the supply chain and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years relevant professional experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Experience with DOD / USG Procurement Contracts for military/defense industry strategic sourcing OR negotiating procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers for strategic purchasing contracts; prepare and issue RFPs.
• Facilitate bid evaluation and down-selection.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and conduct contract negotiations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet internal objectives.
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Contracts

Supply Chain

Project Management

Six Sigma / Lean

SAP

Power BI

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

CLM

ENOVIA

QlikView

Job description

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.

Supply Chain Contracts Sr Professional

Bell has an opening in our Fort Worth, TX headquarters for an experienced Supply Chain Procurement Contracts Professional with USG Military/Defense Contracting experience. In this role, you are responsible for establishing 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.

What you’ll be doing as a SC Contracts Sr Professional

• Evaluating new, current and existing suppliers fit with strategic purchasing contracts, preparing and issuing requests for proposals (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.
• In all activities, the Contracting Specialist ensures compliance with all government contracting regulations and internal administrative requirements.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier and Commodity Management, Supplier Relationships, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, and/ or Project Management
• Supplier Development and total cost of ownership
• Analytical experience in a commodity
• Supply chain management in new product development experience preferred
• Experience applying Six Sigma / Lean Principles / Tools
• Preferred proficiency in SAP, CLM, ENOVIA, QlikView, PowerBI, or other similar software application
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity
• Strong negotiating skills
• 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.
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
• Experience with DOD / USG Procurement Contracts for military / defense industry strategic sourcing OR negotiating procurement contracts supporting supplier and source selection.

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

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.

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, 15 % of the Time