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Textron · 4 months ago

2026 Assoc Buyer - Slidell, LA

US-Louisiana-Slidell

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with expertise in various capability areas. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, analyzing market trends, and ensuring timely deliveries to maintain production.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply

Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation

Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed

Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation

Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and improve payment of invoices

Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisVendor NegotiationMicrosoft ExcelEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently

Effective verbal and written communications skills

Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel

This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!

Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.

Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!

Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.

Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!