2027 Strategic Sourcing Intern

Job description

2027 Strategic Sourcing Intern Description

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

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\.

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, 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\.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Augusta

Job Function

Supply Chain

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 1:16:12 PM

Job Number

343289