Principal Specialist Procurement

RTX•Pueblo, CO

7d•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. Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Specialist Procurement who is responsible for developing, improving, and monitoring a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. This position is onsite at Pueblo - CO facility.

Requirements

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 purchasing and suppliers negotiation.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
Scheduling experience
Project Management & contract review experience
Knowledge of Lean Principles and six-sigma
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
SAP and MRP experience

Responsibilities

Lead person for Indirect and Direct purchasing at large manufacturing site.
Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies.
Train as necessary.
Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
Ensure all invoicing is handled in a timely and accurate manner so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
Ability to provide remote support to multiple sites.
Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.
Travel up to 20% 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
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs