Job title: Supply Chain Contracts Openings
Company: Textron
Job description: We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s 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.
Supply Chain Contracts Professional
Bell has openings in our Fort Worth, TX headquarters for experienced Supply Chain Procurement Contracts Professionals with USG Military/Defense Contracting experience to support a role in Bell’s New Aircraft Product Development Programs.
In this role, you are responsible for establishing optimal long-term and high-dollar procurement contracts that enables the Supply Chain Organization and Programs to achieve its strategic objectives. This Contracting Professional works directly with the Integrated Products Team Lead and Program Team to identify and contract with the appropriate sources for new and existing aircraft subsystems.
What you’ll be doing as a SC Contracts Sr Professional
- Evaluating new, current and existing suppliers for fit with strategic purchasing contracts, preparing and issuing requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Facilitating the bid evaluation and down-selection process.
- Prepares negotiation strategies and conducts contract negotiations, employing cost scenario models, contracting strategy techniques, and negotiation support tools to advance the commodity’s key supply chain objectives, and finalizes contract awards.
- Negotiates with the supply base to meet internal objectives.
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internally across Bell’s engineering, manufacturing, finance, and military program teams.
- In all activities, the Contracting Specialist ensures compliance with all government contracting regulations and internal administrative requirements.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier and Commodity Mgmt, supplier relationships, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, project management.
- Supplier Development and total cost of ownership preferred.
- Analytical experience in a commodity.
- Supply chain management in new product development experience.
- Experience applying Six Sigma / Lean Principles / Tools.
- Preferred proficiency in SAP, CLM, ENOVIA, QlikView, PowerBI, or other similar software application.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to deal well with ambiguity.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
What you need to be successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Mgmt., Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting
- Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience at all levels will be considered. However, at least 2 years supply chain contracts experience in one of the following areas:
- DOD / USG Procurement Contracts for military / defense industry strategic sourcing.
- Negotiating manufacturing procurement contracts supporting New Product Development.
- Prototyping supplier and source selection.
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.
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:07:43 GMT
