Supply Chain Procurement Professional, Amarillo TX

Bell Flight; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule (onsite)

80 hours PTO yearly

120 hours vacation time

12–13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Bell Textron in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Professional to secure timely delivery of materials for aircraft production and new programs. You will interface with subcontractors and internal teams to manage subcontracts and purchase orders, driving cost reduction and supplier performance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations to negotiate complex terms and ensure compliance. Travel up to 25% and cross-functional teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management.
• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.
• Ability to travel up to 25% yearly.
• Interest in parts acquisitions and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subcontracts and support purchase order management.
• Negotiate complex subcontracts, financial terms, technical terms, and conditions with major suppliers.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, manufacturing and IPTs to understand business needs.
• Follow approved purchasing procedures and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage open order reports and ensure timely delivery of supplies.
• Create long- and short-term plans with milestone targets and deadlines.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Cost analysis

Aviation manufacturing

Negotiation

Travel up to 25%

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

We1 are more than aviation experts, we1re pioneers. We challenge whats 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 Armys 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 stop-fold aircraft.

Work location is onsite at Bells Amarillo Assembly Center facility located by the Amarillo airport.

Supply Chain Procurement Professional - Amarillo, TX

Bring your experience and ideas and help us ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials. Youll be the key interface for subcontract administration of major systems and complex components for aircraft production, product upgrade and new program development.

You will work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to facilitate cost reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft.

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and all organizations across Bell.

What youll be doing as a Supply Chain Procurement Professional

• Maintain comprehensive and current subcontracts, support purchase order management, competitive price adherence, and inventory analysis.
• Negotiate complex subcontracts, financial terms, contractual terms, technical terms, and conditions with major suppliers.
• Integrate with cross functional departments such as quality, engineering, manufacturing, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through robust communication to gain essential understanding of the business.
• Utilize discretionary latitude within approved purchasing procedures and compliance for all contractual obligations regarding Bell Flight and the Supplier.
• Execute standard purchasing procedures within an assigned commodity or supplier(s) to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and materials through management of open order reports.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.

Skills You Bring To This Role:

• At least 3+ years of work experience with strategic sourcing or commodity management and/or contract experience or financial analysis or cost analysis of commodity/raw materials or understanding of direct/indirect commodity pricing or business operations or aviation manufacturing experience.
• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or similar.
• Ability to travel up to 25% a year or as business needs dictate.
• A strong desire to work on issues pertaining to parts acquisitions, sourcing, negotiations, and cross functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft application suite, as well as ability to quickly navigate multiple computer software modules, such as SAP and Ariba.
• Excellent communicator; must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.
• We are looking for inquisitive and driven personnel who have a passion for military and aerospace.

Note: Bell Textron Relocation Assistance is Not Available for this role.

What We Offer You in Return:

• Youll 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
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It1s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and lets 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. 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.