About this role
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, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor.
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Bring your experience and ideas and help us ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials. You’ll 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. This position is onsite in Amarillo, TX.
What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
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
Strong familiarity with Microsoft application suite, as well as ability to quickly navigate multiple computer software modules, such as SAP and Ariba.
Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
A strong desire to work on issues pertaining to acquisitions, sourcing, negotiations, and cross functional teams.
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.
What you need to be successful
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%25 a year or as business needs dictate.
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
Access to 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.
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About Textron
In 1954, in a one-room machine shop in Augusta, Georgia, the first Textron Specialized Vehicles products were born. Two brothers started with a simple belief that they could build a better golf car, that better met the customers' needs, than any other vehicle on the market.
Since those beginnings, the Textron Specialized Vehicles product line includes not only golf cars, but also ground support equipment for the aviation industry, industrial utility vehicles, and recreational side-by-side UTVs. The company has become a world leader in transportation and a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, side-by-sides, utility vehicles, personal transportation vehicles and aviation ground support equipment. We build thousands of vehicles each year, many of which featuring game-changing technology and innovations to improve vehicle efficiency and enhance the user experience like no other vehicle can. Today, Textron Specialized Vehicles includes brands that are leaders in the respective industries they serve -- Cushman®, E-Z-GO®, Arctic Cat®, Jacobsen®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™, and Safeaero™.
Since 1960, the company has been part of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), a global multi-industry company headquartered in Providence, RI. A Fortune 500 company with more than 35,000 employees worldwide and operations in 25 countries, Textron is known for its powerful brands, including E-Z-GO, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bell, and Kautex, among others.
But nearly 70 years after our first product was built in that one-room shop, there is still that single belief – that we exist to build vehicles and services that exceed customers' expectations, better than any other offering on the market. It is the drive to sustain and improve that position – to offer an unparalleled combination of world-class products, advanced technology, manufacturing expertise, and extraordinary service – that leads Textron Specialized Vehicles to cover new ground.
What you'll do
- The Supply Chain Procurement Specialist will manage subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and materials. This role involves negotiating complex subcontracts and collaborating with various departments to enhance affordability and quality.
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