Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing

Textron•Troy, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing the technical purchasing process, including receiving Statements of Work (SOWs), preparing RFQ packages, interfacing with suppliers, conducting quote reviews, leading negotiations, and driving supplier development. The specialist will also manage supplier performance and support cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

BS Degree: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Supply Chain
Ability to lead meetings and drive towards solutions with suppliers required
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings required
Experience interfacing with suppliers manuf tooling and machines required
A base understanding of how machines work is required
Computer Skills: MS Office, SAP/ Ariba, MS Project required
Ability to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico: plants & suppliers required

Nice To Haves

An understanding of how blow molded parts are produced is a plus
Experience in the automotive industry a plus

Responsibilities

Receive Statements of Work (SOWs) from AME/MS teams
Prepare RFQ packages using the TP application
Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submission
Conduct internal quote review meetings to validate supplier quote conformity and technical alignment
Lead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis, cost history, and benchmarking tools
Prepare sourcing recommendations for approval by the Director TP or Sourcing Committee
Upon approval, notify stakeholders and initiate project kick-off with AME
Approve requisitions in Ariba, ensuring key commercial terms are included
Drive supplier development, establish service contracts, and support cost reduction initiatives (including low-cost country sourcing)
Manage supplier performance through capacity planning, timeline optimization, and crisis support (e.g., alternate sourcing, stock search, third-party resources)