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Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Supply Chain Contracts Senior Professional to lead high-dollar procurement contracts for military/defense programs. You will coordinate with IPT leads to source, contract, and finalize awards while ensuring compliance with regulations.
The role requires 5+ years in supply chain or procurement and experience with DOD/USG contracting. Expect collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program teams with a focus on optimization.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Job Posting: 08/20/2026, 6:15:31 PM
Job Number: 344503