Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

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. 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! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience
2 or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAR/DFAR flow-downs.
SAP experience.
Supply Chain experience.

Responsibilities

Order book management for a multitude of suppliers you will be responsible for
Raise & amend purchase/scheduled orders.
Resolve invoice queries and issue RFQs.
Provide critical updates/delivery status to key internal stakeholders through meeting and use of escalation file.
Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of supply chain issues.
Keeping escalation files updated with key current information for stakeholders to relay and act accordingly.
Review personal internal stats (Metrics) on various aspects of the job to analyze and action.
Action focused, driven to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
Assist the Account Manager on account reviews and projects in relation to your suppliers.
Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops.
Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and engineering to ensure that new requirements and amendments are quickly identified and that supply solutions are in place to meet project timescales.
Work with account managers and commodity managers on supplier strategy in-line with business requirements
Negotiate with and manage cost for suppliers in support of Commodity strategy and business financial performance as well as cost reduction targets.
Facilitate stakeholder reviews and action outcomes supporting change management and transfer programs.
Understanding suppliers sub cons and sub suppliers to follow the production path and assist in improvements.
Approximately 10% travel domestically and internationally.
Perform other duties as assigned

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