Account Manager - Forgings (REMOTE)

RTX

6d•Remote

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional responsible for all purchasing functions in support of Castings, Forgings, & Raw Material (CFRM) procurement, including: demand validation/prioritization, timely purchase requisition creation, purchase order (PO) creation, PO management, delivery assurance, and exception message management. The Account Manager will be responsible for working closely with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Commodity Managers, and Operations Excellence. The Account Manager will work with the supplier and internal supplier development teams to ensure supplier capacity, lead times, prioritization, and develop relationships with the forging suppliers. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience providing data analysis using MS software (MS Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working in ERP systems.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Must be willing able to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Commodity Management
Prior experience in castings, forgings, or raw materials
Knowledge of Supply Chain Sales, Inventory and Planning (SIOP) processes
Experience working with MRP systems, preferably SAP with an understanding of Procurement parameters and usage.
Experience identifying risks that affect supply and delivery
Experience working with project management tools (SOW, WBS, responsibility matrix, change management, resource management, scheduling) to follow up supplier deliverables
Experience using root cause analysis for problem solving.
Experience communicating both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers.
Experience prioritizing decisions based on dispersion of workload, program priorities, and program directions
Knowledge of import / export regulations (ITAR/EAR) Regulations (FAR/DFARS) – ability to place Purchase Orders over TINA dollar threshold

Responsibilities

Communicates with site and executive leadership on procurement status, strategies, and complex problem resolution.
Communicates and collaborates directly with suppliers.
Ensure uninterrupted flow of material to support manufacturing and customer OTD (on-time delivery)
Review purchase requisitions against the master production schedule to validate demand
Create POs in accordance with requisitions, contractual requirements, and procurement compliance
Expedite material as needed, negotiating and prioritizing based on program/site needs
Coordinate resolution/disposition of non-conforming parts between suppliers and internal quality
Ensure inventory goals and objectives are met
Negotiate with suppliers as required for reschedules in support of inventory and business objectives
Interface with Supplier Quality personnel to ensure supplier conformance
Obtain supplier confirmations and update SAP with commit/return dates
Work closely with logistics team to develop standard process of ensuring parts are shipped/received in timely manners
May perform delivery assurance responsibilities, and other procurement related responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program