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Textron Procurement Agent in Wichita, Kansas
Procurement Agent
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:
As a Procurement Agent at Textron Aviation, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of quality products, monitoring supply base performance and supporting a broad spectrum of internal customers. This position provides product procurement support for Direct, Defense, and Aftermarket departments across various Textron aircraft platforms.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Releases purchase orders and stock transfer orders within departmental guidelines to satisfy system and/or customer demand (AOG).
Reviews and actions exception reports from ERP system to resolve procurement disconnects.
Executes contract requirements as related to negotiated pricing updates, performance metrics, receiving and invoice resolution, quality escapes, and order policies.
Complies with all public law requirements, company (and business) policies and procedures, import/export regulations, and employs sound business practices.
Responsible for inventory/replenishment forecasting and supplier performance metrics.
Responsible for expediting requirements to fulfill end customer need dates and providing useful information in support of customer communications.
May be responsible for establishing inventory plans to achieve targets by maintaining replenishment strategies & programs, ensuring accurate system lead-times, reorder points, optimal stock levels, lot sizes, minimum order quantities, economic order quantities, safety stock, safety lead time, etc.
Works with appropriate management personnel, reviews inadequacies and irregularities in purchased materials and helps establish applicable corrective action plans.
Identifies and delivers cost savings initiatives as planned and forecasted.
Basic contract interpretation skills necessary to read and interpret supplier agreements.
Identifies and resolves supplier issues causing latency to delivery requirements such as component shortages, quality delays, scrap, and capacity constraints.
Knowledgeable in strategic supply chain principles and provides input into supply chain strategies supporting company/department objectives.
Works with suppliers to establish schedule recovery through detailed line of balance and burndown plans, daily follow-up and root cause corrective actions.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required
In lieu of degree, minimum 6 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory, or other related field.
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
Exposure to supply chain processes, sourcing, and vendor management preferred
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.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
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-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 04/14/2025, 9:09:46 PM
Job Number: 331880
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