Textron · 1 day ago
2026 Entry Level - Supply Chain Contracts Associate - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTextron is a company that redefines flight and supports various missions, including NASA's lunar missions. They are seeking an Entry Level Supply Chain Contracts Associate to drive cost and lead time savings initiatives and support sourcing procedures for their global supply chain team.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Execute standard SCM policies and procedures within an assigned commodity strategy to ensure the quality and delivery of supplies and materials
Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations in order to facilitate cost and lead time reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft
Analyze requirements; recommends revisions to statements of work/specifications, contracts, and Request for Proposals (RFP); determines the appropriate type of contract; and verifies milestones, purchase requisition planning, program management approval timelines, etc
Review, evaluate, draft and negotiate various types of business documents (i.e., Long Term Contracts, RFP, Product Support Agreements, Terms and Conditions, Proprietary Information Exchange Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) for compliance with corporate and Bell policies and procedures
Understanding the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty and payment terms, as well as legal terms regarding liability issues, including indemnification, insurance and limitation of liability
Long term contract lifecycle management, competitive and sole source cost and pricing adherence, inventory analysis, new supplier qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Economics, Industrial Management, or Organization Management
0-2 Years Relevant Experience
Preferred
Strong familiarity with SAP and Microsoft applications including, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare appropriate, quality documentation
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize while learning on the fly, and a passion for aerospace and defense industry
Preference for USG acquisitions, strategic sourcing, commodity management and/or contract experience, financial analysis, cost analysis of commodity/raw materials, understanding of direct/indirect commodity pricing
Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code (“Dress For Your Day” policy)
Every other Friday or every Friday off, depending on your work location and team
120 hours of Vacation additional Personal Time Off
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10K each year
Relocation Assistance (mileage requirement)
Continuous training and advancement opportunities
Mentorships and networking opportunities across the business and with leadership
Access to over 11 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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