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Textron · 6 hours ago

2026 Entry Level - Supply Chain Contracts Associate - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Textron is a company that redefines flight and supports various missions, including NASA's lunar missions. They are seeking an Entry Level Supply Chain Contracts Associate to drive cost and lead time savings initiatives and support sourcing procedures for their global supply chain team.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Execute standard SCM policies and procedures within an assigned commodity strategy to ensure the quality and delivery of supplies and materials

Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations in order to facilitate cost and lead time reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft

Analyze requirements; recommends revisions to statements of work/specifications, contracts, and Request for Proposals (RFP); determines the appropriate type of contract; and verifies milestones, purchase requisition planning, program management approval timelines, etc

Review, evaluate, draft and negotiate various types of business documents (i.e., Long Term Contracts, RFP, Product Support Agreements, Terms and Conditions, Proprietary Information Exchange Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) for compliance with corporate and Bell policies and procedures

Understanding the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty and payment terms, as well as legal terms regarding liability issues, including indemnification, insurance and limitation of liability

Long term contract lifecycle management, competitive and sole source cost and pricing adherence, inventory analysis, new supplier qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeSAPContract negotiationMicrosoft ExcelFinancial analysisAerospace industry knowledgeCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Economics, Industrial Management, or Organization Management

0-2 Years Relevant Experience

Preferred

Strong familiarity with SAP and Microsoft applications including, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare appropriate, quality documentation

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize while learning on the fly, and a passion for aerospace and defense industry

Preference for USG acquisitions, strategic sourcing, commodity management and/or contract experience, financial analysis, cost analysis of commodity/raw materials, understanding of direct/indirect commodity pricing