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Supply Chain Contracts Professional, Core

Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers\. We challenge what’s possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V\-280 Future Long\-Range Assault Aircraft \(FLRAA\) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift \(FVL\) modernization effort\. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport \(APT\), and Bell's High\-Speed Vertical Take\-Off and Landing \(HSVTOL\) program, a next generation aircraft\.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, Texas\.

Supply Chain Contracts Professional

Bring your experience and ideas to establish optimal long\-term and high\-dollar procurement contracts in support of our Aircraft Programs\. You'll partner closely with integrated product teams to identify and contract with the appropriate sources for new and existing aircraft subsystems\.

What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Contracts Professional:

Lead supplier management initiatives including evaluation of current and existing suppliers for strategic fit, preparing, and issuing requests for proposal \(RFPs\), and facilitating the bid evaluation and down\-selection process\.

Prepare negotiation strategies, conduct contract negotiations, and finalize contract award, with resources such as cost scenario models, contracting strategy techniques, and negotiation support tools\.

Design and manage a contracting approach that will place a large majority of commodity spend on LTC with a rationalized supply base that delivers superior cost and availability\.

Maintain compliance with all contracting regulations, industry standards, and internal administrative requirements\.

Partner with Engineering Design Teams, Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to create optimal solutions including cost effectiveness, compliance, and customer satisfaction\.

Assess, maintain, and utilize Bell information management systems for reports, key performance indicators, correspondence, files, presentations, analyses, and contract administration\.

Qualifications

**Skills You Bring to This Role** :

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office including Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to company leaders\.

Demonstrated ability to be successful in the face of ambiguity\.

What you need to be successful:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, finance, or related program is required\. Related degrees with relevant experience will also be considered\.

Minimum 2 years of related supply chain management experience such as contracts, strategic sourcing strategy and techniques, financial analysis, cost analysis of commodity, raw materials, etc

**What we offer you in return** :

You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)120 hours Vacation time12\-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together\. **We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\.**

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\., Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\.

**Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.

**Primary Location:** US-Texas-Fort Worth

**Job Function:** Supply Chain

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Relocation:** Unavailable

**Job Posting:** 01/06/2026, 8:32:12 PM

**Job Number:** 338586