Procurement Category Manager

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

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About This Role

The Procurement Category Manager owns and is responsible for planning executing and managing the strategy and ensuring execution of a variety of high dollar high complexity systems materials and services in support ofassigned product lines. This role will be responsible for supplier selection negotiation and creation of long-term agreements and management of large and complex supplier programs.

Responsibilities

Lead several supply chain sourcing projects concurrently across assigned product categories.

Evaluate analyze and assess trends and advancements in materials technologies sources of supply and the market to establish supply solutions.

Assist in identifying evaluating and selecting potential suppliers/partners for systems materials and services.

Ensure proper assessments and audits in conjunction with Supplier Quality are accomplished to confirm qualifications and capabilities of potential subcontractors.

Prepares requests for proposals obtains proposals supports cost proposals prepares cost or price analysis and establishes negotiation strategy.

Negotiates all aspects of high-value major subcontracts or long-term agreement in collaboration with programs Engineering and Supplier Quality including scope of work pricing and payments and all contract terms and conditions.

Prepares procurement documents in accordance with appropriate company and customer requirements including contract statements of work technical specifications data requirements and special provisions as required.

Take appropriate actions to ensure contract compliance and performance including coordination with other departments as well as effective communications with suppliers to assure their understanding of key issues risks objectives and milestones of the program.

Manage multiple supplier contracts to ensure performance and execution to contract requirements including regular reviews.

Collaborate with tactical procurement planning scheduling engineering supplier quality and operations to meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

May occasionally need to accommodate support in different time zones.

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance or another related field.

Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field such as supply chain procurement contracts or program management.

High integrity credibility and character.

Experience and success working collaboratively across functions

Knowledge of current industry practices techniques and standards within Supply Chain.

Ability to apply concepts and principles of Supply Chain and Supplier Management

Ability to develop solutions in a cross functional setting to problems of moderate scope and complexity by referring to policies and practices for guidance.

Demonstrated success conducting analysis establishing sourcing strategies negotiating contracts and managing complex projects.

Works under only general supervision

Ability to propose solutions make decisions and execute moderately complex issues.

Familiarity with manufacturing a plus.

Knowledgeable about AS9100 and ISO standard.

Experienced in Project management and contract negotiations and ability to conduct spend analysis and market assessments.

Demonstrated experience in managing global suppliers.

Excellent Microsoft Windows Office Suite skills (to include Project management Excel PowerPoint) and MRP skills.

Must possess excellent communication skills to include written presentation telecommunication and verbal.

Ability to obtain valid international travel documents.

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran

Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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