Job Description

Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing(

Job Number

341879)

Description

What awaits you:Receive Statements of Work (SOWs) from AME/MS teamsPrepare RFQ packages using the TP applicationInterface with suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submissionConduct internal quote review meetings to validate supplier quote conformity and technical alignmentLead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis, cost history, and benchmarking toolsPrepare sourcing recommendations for approval by the Director TP or Sourcing CommitteeUpon approval, notify stakeholders and initiate project kick-off with AMEApprove requisitions in Ariba, ensuring key commercial terms are includedDrive supplier development, establish service contracts, and support cost reduction initiatives (including low-cost country sourcing)Manage supplier performance through capacity planning, timeline optimization, and crisis support (e.g., alternate sourcing, stock search, third-party resources)

Qualifications

What you’ll need to succeed:BS Degree: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Supply ChainAbility to lead meetings and drive towards solutions with suppliers requiredAbility to understand and interpret engineering drawings requiredExperience interfacing with suppliers manuf tooling and machines requiredA base understanding of how machines work is requiredAn understanding of how blow molded parts are produced is a plusExperience in the automotive industry a plusComputer Skills: MS Office, SAP/ Ariba, MS Project requiredAbility to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico: plants & suppliers required

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, 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.

Veteran Statement - Select Value to Include in Job Posting: Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Kautex

Primary Location

: US-Michigan-Troy

Job Field

: Supply Chain

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Experienced

Shift

: First Shift

Job Posting

: 09/04/2026, 12:22:15 PM