Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Specialist, Procurement to support program execution, material readiness, and production success. The role serves as a liaison among supply chain, quality, operations, engineering, and program teams, aligning materials, suppliers, and systems to meet demanding schedules and mission-critical objectives. Responsibilities span supplier evaluation, procurement execution, BOM health, and resolution of material constraints, with direct impact on production flow and program outcomes. This role is based onsite in Simpsonville, South Carolina, and may require up to 10% travel, generally involving short trips of a few days at a time, up to twice per month. Relocation may be available. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations support, with exposure to supplier management, material planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment.
- Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management.
- Ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes.
- Review and manage a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements.
- Evaluate bids and recommend suppliers and components aligned to program objectives, ensuring award execution through order completion.
- Coordinate supply chain activities at the Simpsonville site to maintain BOM health, part readiness, supplier alignment, and material availability.
- Partner with procurement teams to prioritize material shortages, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting production.
- Provide regular reporting to Operations leadership on supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans.
- Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives.
- Plan and execute assigned work independently, setting priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables.
- Serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
- Use ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical expert program
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
