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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 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.
This role is in Textron System’s Integrated Supply Chain business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About this Role
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for establishing and executing the supply chain strategy to successfully support new development or existing production programs. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for representing procurement to the program and engineering teams and must work collaboratively across all functions. This role will also be responsible for supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation and establishing long term contracts and management of complex supplier programs, in coordination with other supply chain teams.
This position will report to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing and be based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Key responsibilities:
· Lead several highly complex supply chain sourcing projects concurrently across multiple programs
· Create solutions to complex sourcing challenges based on trends and advancements using ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness
· Evaluate, analyze and assess trends and advancements in commodities, technologies and sources of supply
· Establish strategies to develop and improve the supply base as partners in support of quality, cost, delivery and service level objectives
· Ensuring adherence to FAR, DFARs, and other applicable acquisition policies and regulations
· Manage all elements of the sourcing process including obtaining and influencing program's requirements; analysis of commodities and sources, issuance of various solicitations (Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal and Requests for Quote); supplier selection, negotiation and contract formation
· Lead high-dollar, critical negotiations of complex contract vehicles with suppliers supporting government or commercial programs
· Manage multiple, complex supplier contracts to ensure performance and execution to contract and program requirements
· Collaborate with procurement, programs, engineering and operations to meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment