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. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth.

Supply Chain Contracts Professional

Bell has an opening in our Fort Worth, TX headquarters for an experienced Supply Chain Procurement Contracts Professional with USG Military/Defense Contracting experience to support a role in Bell’s New Aircraft Product Development Programs.

In this role, you are responsible for establishing optimal long-term and high-dollar procurement contracts that enables the Supply Chain Organization and Programs to achieve its strategic objectives. This Contracting Professional works directly with the Integrated Products Team Lead and Program Team to identify and contract with the appropriate sources for new and existing aircraft subsystems.

What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Contracts Professional:

• Evaluating new, current and existing suppliers for fit with strategic purchasing contracts, preparing and issuing requests for proposal (RFPs).

• Facilitating the bid evaluation and down-selection process.

• Prepares negotiation strategies and conducts contract negotiations, employing cost scenario models, contracting strategy techniques, and negotiation support tools to advance the commodity’s key supply chain objectives, and finalizes contract awards.

• Negotiates with the supply base to meet internal objectives.

• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internally across Bell’s engineering, manufacturing, finance, and military program teams.

• In all activities, the Contracting Specialist ensures compliance with all government contracting regulations and internal administrative requirements.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier and Commodity Management, supplier relationships, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, project management.

• Analytical experience in a commodity.

• Supply chain management in new product development.

• Experience applying Six Sigma / Lean Principles / Tools.

• Preferred proficiency in SAP, CLM, ENOVIA, QlikView, PowerBI, or other similar software application.

• Proficient business acumen.

•  Ability to deal well with ambiguity.

• Experience negotiating.

• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.

What you need to be successful:

•  Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting.

• At least 2 years of general supply chain procurement experience required.

• Professional experience with DOD / USG Procurement Contracts for military / defense industry strategic sourcing is preferred.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• 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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