Principal Specialist, Commodity Management and Sourcing (Hybrid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an experienced commodity manager in the Electronic Component team. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the Crystals/RF & Relay/Switch commodity, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and complete contract negotiations to execute strategy. This individual will ideally sit at Collins Aerospace location in Windsor Locks, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA or Charlotte, NC but can sit at any Collins Aerospace domestic location.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with Electronic Components
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
Strong Negotiations skills
Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)
Technical or manufacturing aptitude

Responsibilities

Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base
Collaborates with multiple business units to executes Supply Chain strategies
Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers
Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)
Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs
Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature
Works with limited oversight from leadership
Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity
Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership
Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders
Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.
Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Able and willing to coach peers as needed
Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.