Principal Sourcing Manager

Who We Are

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
  
  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or another related field
• 10 years’ experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts or program management with at least 5 years in the defense sector
• Demonstrated success establishing sourcing strategies, negotiating high-value contracts and managing multiple complex programs simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex sourcing challenges requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness
• Demonstrated success leading multiple cross-functional teams and projects simultaneously
• High Integrity, credibility and character
• Strong communicator and collaborator with cultural flexibility and adaptability
• High level of independent decision-making capability by translating business and program needs to sourcing solutions
• Travel expectations: up to 50% based on needs of the business
• Proficient understanding of the Truth In Negotiations ACT (TINA) and ability to preform cost analysis's on over TINA acquisitions
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Excellent understanding of FAR, DFARs requirements as it pertains to government solicitations and contracting
• Excellent analytic skills with proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, etc.)
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing and negotiating various long term and subcontract types and associated terms, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus (CP) using Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quality (IDIQ), Definite Quantity and Requirement contracts
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines as a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related field
• Previous support of new product development
• Program/project management experience
  
  

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Field

Supply Chain

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Job Posting

03/21/2025, 1:39:45 PM