Assoc Buyer - Slidell, LA

Position: 2026 Assoc Buyer - Slidell, LA

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands:
Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming and ATAC. This role is in Textron System’s Land Systems - Crewed Land business area. The segment offers specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas:
Air;
Land;
Sea;
Propulsion;
Weapon Systems;
Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support. All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life‑changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are.

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About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• 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 recommend 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

Qualifications

• 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

How We Care

• 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, Fit Bit, 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!
• Pay Range:
  For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year

Templates for your Application

We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems

Primary Location

US-Louisiana-Slidell

Job Field

Supply Chain

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Entry Job

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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