Strat Sourcing Agent-Sr ICoE

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

A Strategic Sourcing professional is well-versed in strategic supply chain principles and contributes to the development of supply chain strategies that align with company and department goals. Through reading, understanding, and interpreting supplier contracts, a Strategic Sourcing professional can negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements. This position will also analyze financial aspects of contracts, make cost comparisons, and use pricing formulas. Keeps contracts up-to-date and follow all laws, company rules, and good business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required
In lieu of degree, minimum 9 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or other related field.
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
Ability to influence without authority and exhibits managerial courage
Ability to leverage business acumen

Nice To Haves

Aviation Supply Chain contracts experience preferred
Exposure to supply chain processes, sourcing, and vendor contract management preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable in strategic supply chain principles and provides input into supply chain strategies supporting company/department objectives.
Maintains and supports timely control of amendments, SOW changes, extensions, and other required documentation to assure orderly administration and retention of records.
Complies with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures, import/export regulations, and employs sound business practice.
Possesses financial analytical skills necessary to review contractual agreements, perform cost comparisons, utilize pre-existing pricing formulas.
Demonstrates negotiation skills necessary to secure price, delivery schedule, terms & conditions for Pricing Agreements (PAs), Master Purchasing Agreements (MPAs), and/or other related contract agreements
Negotiate/Administer Long Term Agreements and Pricing Agreements as required, identifying cost savings initiatives as planned and forecasted.
Read and interpret supplier agreements/contracts.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Textron and Business Unit customers while bringing ICoE philosophies and supply management discipline to the process.
Provides great customer experiences by working with Textron and Business Unit customers for specific commodity requirements that may include Business services, Product, Information Technology, Human Resources, and / or Contingent Labor.
Contracts Textron and Business Unit related indirect purchases and services at the direction and oversight of the relevant ICoE Commodity Manager. Coordinates with ICoE customer on leverage strategy to determine best value between existing Textron Enterprise vs. a business unit specific contract.
Works with Textron and Business Unit customers on procurement of sourcing projects to develop sourcing strategy, facilitate the RFx process, when applicable, execute necessary contract agreements (i.e. MPSA, SOW, SLA, etc.) to ensure accurate documentation of the agreement.
Identify and deliver ICoE/Textron cost savings initiatives as planned and forecasted.
All other strategic and tactical duties required to execute and administer timely sourcing activities.