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.
This role is with the Aftermarket AOG team who specializes in procuring AOG parts for our customers. It is a fast-moving position working with a group of dynamic and highly energized people that think outside the box and problem solve with alternative solutions to get our customers back in the air and flying.
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
- In lieu of degree, minimum 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory, or other related field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
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.
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.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Supply Chain
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
10/23/2024, 10:05:49 AM
