Strat Sourcing Agent-Sr ICoE
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
A Strategic Sourcing professional is well-versed in strategic supply chain principles and contributes to the development of supply chain strategies that align with company and department goals. Through reading, understanding, and interpreting supplier contracts, a Strategic Sourcing professional can negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements. This position will also analyze financial aspects of contracts, make cost comparisons, and use pricing formulas. Keeps contracts up-to-date and follow all laws, company rules, and good business practices.
JOB 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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
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.
Aviation Supply Chain contracts experience preferred
QUALIFICATONS:
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
Exposure to supply chain processes, sourcing, and vendor contract management preferredTextron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 02/02/2026, 5:02:47 PM
Job Number: 338889
