2027 Assoc Procurement Specialist

2027 Assoc Procurement Specialist

Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze raw material demand for purchase and on-time delivery in a MRP environment to ensure accuracy and adherence to the established schedule and to identify potential improvements.

• Place purchase orders and expedite materials to meet weekly production plans.

• Implement and document comprehensive plans for all part number changes or usage changes.

• Analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levels.

• Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis to management.

• Assess supplier performance against predetermined goals by monitoring quality acceptance rates,delivery performance, and cost savings performance.

• Disposition discrepant material as needed.

• Create purchase orders and ensure appropriate delivery.

• Communicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery information.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day-one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: : Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required

• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience required

• Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles Primary Location: US-Georgia-Cartersville Job Function: Supply Chain Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Entry Job Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/01/2026 Job Number: 343189