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Supply Chain - Piney Flats, TN

Bring your experience and ideas and help us bring the highest quality products and service to our customers. In this position, you will negotiate and administer complex subcontracts and uses discretionary latitude to negotiate financial, contractual, technical terms, conditions, and provisions to establish and maintain major subcontracts.

What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Professional

• Execute standard purchasing procedures within an assigned commodity to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and materials.

• Serve as key interface for subcontract administration of major systems and complex components for aircraft production, product upgrade and new program development.

• Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, purchase order management, competitive pricing adherence, inventory analysis, new supplier qualification and negotiation of long-term agreements.

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to facilitate cost reduction initiatives that enhance overall affordability and quality of our aircraft.

• Utilize discretionary latitude within approved purchasing procedures and compliance for all contractual obligations regarding Bell Helicopter and the Supplier. Establish and maintain comprehensive and current subcontracts that adhere to program requirements and obligations.

• As required, obtain and furnish supplier data to other functional disciplines and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or relevant fields

• 2 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, contract administration, financial analysis, cost analysis, or commodity/raw materials pricing

• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on complex data

• Self‑motivated with demonstrated initiative and follow‑through

• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a professional office environment and perform job duties using a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods during meetings, computer work, and supplier interactions.

• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, or lifting of office materials, documents, or small packages (typically up to 20 lbs.).

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, including phone, email, and in‑person discussions.

• Ability to review detailed technical, contractual, and financial documents, requiring visual acuity and sustained concentration.

• Ability to participate in collaborative problem-solving sessions, sometimes in fast‑paced or time‑sensitive environments.

• Ability to wear all required PPE specific to job duties or as required in the facility.

• Ability to work in environment with exposure to various chemicals, dust and odors, and various machine heat cycles

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues

• Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours Vacation time

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave (remove for bargained employees)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)

• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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