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2027 Internship - Procurement (Able - Mesa, AZ)

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

The Buyer intern position supports the supply chain department by using demand signals to plan, prepare, and implement negotiation strategies. Assists with managing effective competitive bidding process including analyzing and evaluating proposals along with negotiating and selecting or recommending suppliers. Manage inventory levels to maximize turns while maintaining fill rates.

Perform a variety of activities in support of successfully procuring and arranging for delivery of materials, services, and supplies for assigned parts/commodities. Identify cost reduction opportunities and strategies for assigned parts/commodities. Use demand signals to plan, prepare, and implement negotiation strategies. Manage inventory levels to maximize turns while maintaining fill rates. Preparation of purchase orders and follow through to expedite delivery and shipments. Review defective or unacceptable goods with inspection or quality control to determine source of trouble and take corrective action in a timely manner. Analyze market and industry conditions/material costs and develop supply recommendations.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, result oriented, well organized with ability to handle multiple projects within expected time frame with a sense of urgency. Excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills are required. Ability to work in a close team environment and under tight deadlines. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary. Highly responsive to internal and external customer requirements, with a high attention for detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to make critical decisions and problem solve. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks. Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager. Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

This internship is more than a summer experience offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals. Our benefits include: Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend. Mentorship, training, and development opportunities. Real project work and hands-on experience. Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment. Alternative work schedules at select locations.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.