Entry Level - Supply Chain - Amarillo, TX
As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day onecontributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities. At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA's first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.
Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Procurement Associate:
- Responsible for executing standard purchasing procedures within an assigned commodity or supplier(s) to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and materials.
- Responsible for negotiations, supplier data, cost breakdowns, and cross-functional work with many departments such as strategic supply chain, quality, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Have responsibilities that include but are not limited to, purchase order management, competitive pricing adherence, inventory analysis, and provide input to the negotiation of long-term agreements.
- Utilize discretionary latitude within approved purchasing procedures and compliance for all contractual obligations regarding Bell Helicopter and the Supplier.
- Maintain comprehensive and current subcontracts that adhere to program requirements and obligations.
- Responsible for interaction and communication with various internal customers.
- Obtain and furnish supplier data to other functional disciplines and SCM / IPT (Integrated Product Team) management.
- Maintain and manage an open order report for each supplier.
Qualifications
What You'll Need:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Integrated Operations, or Finance is required.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
What Will Make You Stand Out:
- Previous work experience at a large manufacturing, military, or aerospace company.
- A strong desire to work on a cross-functional team and issues pertaining to acquisitions, sourcing, negotiations.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft application suite.
- A positive-can do attitude.
- Ability to travel up to 25% a year or as business needs dictate.
Why Build Your Career at Textron
- Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate. Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Day-one health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Alternative work schedules at select locations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
About Textron
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.