Strategic Sourcing Agent-Specialist

Textron•Wichita, KS

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.
Drafts, negotiates, and obtains management approval for contractual Long-Term Agreements, Pricing Agreements.
Develops and implements negotiation strategies that have financial and risk impacts to the company.
Leads supplier contract negotiations and re-negotiations in support of Textron’s and business unit strategic direction.
May act as informal mentor to peers by providing guidance, training, support, etc.
Manages responsibilities with management approval.