Supply Chain Procurement Professional

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible—from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. We are developing the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort, the Bell 525 Relentless, and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next-generation stop-fold aircraft. Work location is onsite at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center facility near the Amarillo airport.

About the role

Bring your experience and ideas to ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials. You’ll be the key interface for subcontract administration of major systems and complex components for aircraft production, product upgrade, and new program development. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to facilitate cost-reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft. This role will be an integral part of the team, collaborating with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and all organizations across Bell.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive and current subcontracts, support purchase order management, competitive price adherence, and inventory analysis.
• Negotiate complex subcontracts, financial terms, contractual terms, technical terms, and conditions with major suppliers.
• Integrate with cross-functional departments such as Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through robust communication to gain essential understanding of the business.
• Utilize discretionary latitude within approved purchasing procedures and compliance for all contractual obligations regarding Bell Flight and the Supplier.
• Execute standard purchasing procedures within an assigned commodity or supplier(s) to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and materials through management of open order reports.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of work experience with strategic sourcing, commodity management, contract experience, financial analysis, cost analysis of commodity/raw materials, understanding of direct/indirect commodity pricing, business operations, or aviation manufacturing experience.
• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or similar.
• Ability to travel up to 25% a year or as business needs dictate.
• Strong desire to work on issues pertaining to parts acquisitions, sourcing, negotiations, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team-player mindset.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft application suite, as well as ability to quickly navigate multiple computer software modules, such as SAP and Ariba.
• Excellent communicator; must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.
• Inquisitive and driven personnel with a passion for military and aerospace.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule (off every other Friday)
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours of vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to Employee Resource Groups