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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Senior Buyer - Supply Chain

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSlidell, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
  • Have at least six years of purchasing or related procurement experience involving mechanical assemblies or machined parts.
  • Be able to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have basic Microsoft Office application skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Purchase complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with quality, source reliability, and urgency of need.
  • Conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy the requirements of authorizing source documentation.
  • Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery of quality products and maintain production; follow up to expedite shipment and delivery as needed.
  • Negotiate adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or purchase order cancellations.
  • Obtain delivery certifications and conduct item delivery validation.
  • Check and approve invoice payments.
  • Develop and maintain records and files for compliance purposes.
  • Support preparation of proposal cost data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality, to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers, customers, and support functions.

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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