Textron

Manager Strategic Sourcing, MV-75

Textron • $110K — $130K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering; related degrees with relevant experience are acceptable.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
  • Direct experience in procurement activities including commodity strategy development and contract negotiation.
  • Proficient in supply chain operational tactics, purchase order transactions, and contracts administration.
  • Strong analytical, forecasting, and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all supply chain management efforts for the MV-75 Program phases.
  • Lead procurement activities and serve as a liaison between SCM and the FLRAA Program.
  • Establish and execute sourcing strategies for quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Develop supplier roadmaps and strategic initiatives to support business objectives.
  • Initiate long-term agreements with suppliers and identify cost-saving strategies.
  • Create short and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with Program timelines.
  • Cultivate team talent while managing resources and work assignments.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing off every other Friday.
  • 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) and 120 hours of vacation time.
  • 12-13 paid holidays annually and 6 weeks parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education.
  • On-site medical support including clinic, pharmacy, and physical therapy.
  • Access to various Employee Resource Groups for diverse engagement.
Full Job Description
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell MV-75, 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.

This position is fully onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Strategic Sourcing

In this role, you are directly responsible for Supply Chain Management (SCM) sourcing efforts connected for the development and execution of SCM support strategies to help execute the FLRAA (Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft) Program. You will lead a team in the development and execution of sourcing strategies throughout the phases of FLRAA Program timelines and act as the primary communicator in providing support to all levels of direct and interdependent stakeholders and have direct reports.

What you'll be doing as a Manager of Strategic Sourcing

  • Manage all SCM efforts for all phases of the MV-75 Program.
  • Lead procurement activity and act as a liaison between SCM and the FLRAA Program to drive communication and execution.
  • Establish and lead sourcing strategy, quality, delivery, and cost performance within the supply base.
  • Develop and implement supplier roadmaps, capacity analysis, and strategic initiatives to support small business objectives and major sales campaigns.
  • Initiate and execute long-term agreements with suppliers while identifying and implementing strategies for cost out opportunities.
  • Develop overall short and long-term supply chain strategies within Program phases and timeline.
  • Develop work assignments and execution of AOP objectives for team while cultivating and growing talent within team. Define and manage resources as business needs arise.
  • Establish and communicate high level SCM objectives and approach, coordinate contracting execution and implementation of specific procurement strategies, establish priorities, assign workloads, coordinate with support functions (legal, subcontract eval, finance, etc.), interpret and review contract provisions for accuracy and revisions, work cooperatively and jointly with stakeholders to provide quality, seamless customer service.
  • Responsible for compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures to maintain a certified procurement system under the FAR. EAR and ITAR compliance must be maintained with volume of FMS and international (offset) market opportunities.
  • Work closely with SCM Operation Teams at various locations to ensure purchase orders (PO) are aligned with demand and issued within lead time to support on time delivery of parts.


Skills You Bring To this Role

  • Strong analytical /forecasting /modeling skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functionally.
  • Proficient knowledge in supply chain operational tactics, strategies, as well as systems related to purchase order transactions and contracts/subcontracts administration.


What you need to be successful

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 6 years of strategic sourcing and/or supply chain related professional experience with direct experience performing key procurement activities such as commodity strategy development, contract writing & administration, supplier negotiation , p urchase order placement and/or o rder management.


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.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems.

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Learn more about Textron
Size
33,000 employees
Market Cap
$14.6 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$309 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
TXT
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