2027 Strategic Sourcing Intern

Why This Internship As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success. About Textron Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Responsibilities Participate in sourcing activities related to new product launches and current product changes. Assist with selecting and managing suppliers. Perform make vs. buy analysis to determine optimum supply chain. Support supplier transition process to move work from one supplier to another or from in-house factory to external supplier. Support Materials and Quality teams to address supplier delivery and quality issues. Coordinate RFQ (Request for Quote) packages with supply base. Contribute to supplier rationalization efforts. Assist with efforts to identify and implement cost reductions as part of VA/VE team. Assist Accounts Payable as needed to ensure suppliers are paid on time. Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals. Our benefits include: · Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend · Mentorship, training, and development opportunities · Real project work and hands-on experience · Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment · Alternative work schedules at select locations Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Education: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or related field required Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage global base