Textron Aviation · 8 hours ago
Strat Sourcing Agent-Sr ICoE
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTextron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The role of Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent involves developing supply chain strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to support company goals.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Knowledgeable in strategic supply chain principles and provides input into supply chain strategies supporting company/department objectives
Maintains and supports timely control of amendments, SOW changes, extensions, and other required documentation to assure orderly administration and retention of records
Complies with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures, import/export regulations, and employs sound business practice
Possesses financial analytical skills necessary to review contractual agreements, perform cost comparisons, utilize pre-existing pricing formulas
Demonstrates negotiation skills necessary to secure price, delivery schedule, terms & conditions for Pricing Agreements (PAs), Master Purchasing Agreements (MPAs), and/or other related contract agreements
Negotiate/Administer Long Term Agreements and Pricing Agreements as required, identifying cost savings initiatives as planned and forecasted
Read and interpret supplier agreements/contracts
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Textron and Business Unit customers while bringing ICoE philosophies and supply management discipline to the process
Provides great customer experiences by working with Textron and Business Unit customers for specific commodity requirements that may include Business services, Product, Information Technology, Human Resources, and / or Contingent Labor
Contracts Textron and Business Unit related indirect purchases and services at the direction and oversight of the relevant ICoE Commodity Manager. Coordinates with ICoE customer on leverage strategy to determine best value between existing Textron Enterprise vs. a business unit specific contract
Works with Textron and Business Unit customers on procurement of sourcing projects to develop sourcing strategy, facilitate the RFx process, when applicable, execute necessary contract agreements (i.e. MPSA, SOW, SLA, etc.) to ensure accurate documentation of the agreement
Identify and deliver ICoE/Textron cost savings initiatives as planned and forecasted
All other strategic and tactical duties required to execute and administer timely sourcing activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required
In lieu of degree, minimum 9 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or other related field
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Careful attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Proficient to advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to influence without authority and exhibits managerial courage
Ability to leverage business acumen
Preferred
Aviation Supply Chain contracts experience preferred
Exposure to supply chain processes, sourcing, and vendor contract management preferred
Benefits
Competitive and extensive total rewards package
Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members
Company
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.33MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-16Grant· $3.33M
Leadership Team
Ron Draper
President and CEO
Chad Archer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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