NPI Sourcing Lead I (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

2d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it is about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace. As a member of the Supply Chain New Product Introduction (NPI) team you will lead a robust sourcing strategy to ensure all commercial, government and space customer requirements are met. You will be impacting new aerospace developments from development through entry into service You will directly interface with the supply base, Supply Chain Commodity Managers, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Engineering, Contracts/Legal, and Program Managers. This position is the owner of all supply chain/procurement responsibilities during the development program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations or related field
Strong collaboration skills demonstrated through experience working in cross-functional teams, with the ability to contribute effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions with attention to detail.
Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Intern experience in NPI Procurement managing NPI programs
Project coordination / management experience
Experience working with SAP
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management/Procurement practices.
Self-directed professional able to work without direct guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage Supply Chain NPI responsibilities from target capture through entry into service.
Submit RFP’s, procure products from approved sources, PO management, and ensure on-time deliveries to support NPI customer schedules.
Negotiate price, lead-time, and mitigations to support development schedules.
Lead the NPI sourcing selection.
Responsible for the supplier relationship.
Manage and track bill of materials to achieve cost and schedule targets.
Review and submit design drawing packages to suppliers.
Initiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Statement of Work (SOW) to potential suppliers.
Engage early supplier involvement with design teams.