Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Systems Engineer
Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing Description What awaits you:
Receive Statements of Work (SOWs) from AME/MS teams
Prepare RFQ packages using the TP application
Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submission
Conduct internal quote review meetings to validate supplier quote conformity and technical alignment
Lead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis, cost history, and benchmarking tools
Prepare sourcing recommendations for approval by the Director TP or Sourcing Committee
Upon approval, notify stakeholders and initiate project kick-off with AME
Approve requisitions in Ariba, ensuring key commercial terms are included
Drive 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)
BS Degree:
Engineering:
Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Supply ChainAbility to lead meetings and drive towards solutions with suppliers required
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings required
Experience interfacing with suppliers manuf tooling and machines required
A base understanding of how machines work is required
An understanding of how blow molded parts are produced is a plus
Experience in the automotive industry a plus
Computer
Skills:
MS Office, SAP/ Ariba, MS Project requiredAbility to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico: plants & suppliers required
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.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company:Kautex Primary
Location:
US-Michigan-Troy Job Function:
Supply Chain
Schedule:
Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/04/2026, 2:22:15 PM Job Number: 341879#J-18808-Ljbffr
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