Manager, Material Estimating
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Job Summary: The Manager, Material Estimating is responsible for leading a team in the pricing and estimating for programs across the enterprise for externally sourced parts and services to effectively ensure low risk and accurate estimates for successful proposal/ROM submission across all Textron Systems' businesses. This position requires a significant proactive interface with internal program managers, contracts and engineering to extract requirements including contractual flow-downs, bills of materials, scope of work documents and quality requirements. Proposal inputs may require FAR compliance and hence ensuring that estimating activity is consistently within the guidelines set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD FAR applicable government/customer regulations, processes and procedures. Responsibility also includes estimating processes, estimating tool management, expertise in assessment and use of industry tools for material escalation and lead time management. The responsible individual will be expected to represent the material estimates at leadership proposal reviews. Key responsibilities: • Work closely with program management, engineering, and operations to ensure we meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment relating to pricing and estimating and compliance.• Perform detailed analysis, research industry benchmarks and indices, historical performance, etc. to ensure an accurate estimate of materials and services for proposals as well as best practices for a compliant work environment.• Participate and support proposal kick-off reviews. Proactively reach-out to internal customers on proposal initiatives.• Own inputs from supply chain as proposal inputs and work to create standardized templates.• Lead the team in preparing requests for quotes and requests for proposals.• Coordinate the centralizing, accessibility, and optimization of material estimates and their use across supply chain.• Drive proactive lean techniques and poka-yoke to optimize performance and reduce variation.• Streamline processes and tools for optimization.• Drive performance by establishing key supply management metrics and establishing accountability for meeting performance objectives.• Undergraduate 4 year degree (BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations or related business)• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracts or integrated supply chain operations• High integrity, credibility and character; is team focused• Proven leadership skills and a strong communicator and listener• Cultural flexibility and adaptability, collaborates well across organizations• Detailed and data-oriented• Customer-service oriented and flexible on schedule• Must be able to obtain Security ClearancePreferred qualifications• Government contracting experience• Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification• Experience in estimating systems• Knowledge of the FAR/DFARSHow We CareAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!- Flexible Work Schedules- Education Assistance- Career Development & Training Opportunities- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding- Paid Parental LeaveAre you a Military Veteran?Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.