Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)
About The Position
The Principal Specialist, Procurement supports program execution, material readiness, and production success at Collins Aerospace. This onsite role in Simpsonville, South Carolina serves as a key liaison among supply chain, quality, operations, engineering, planning, and program teams to align materials, suppliers, and systems with program schedules and objectives. The position evaluates suppliers and manages procurement execution, maintains bill of materials (BOM) health, and resolves material constraints that affect production. The role involves coordinating supply chain activity at the Simpsonville site, reporting performance and risks to Operations leadership, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across sites and organizations. The successful candidate will analyze supply chain challenges, prioritize work independently, and use ERP systems and standard processes to drive material outcomes. Travel may be up to 10%, generally on short trips lasting a few days, up to twice per month. Relocation may be available.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 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 BOM management.
- Ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and 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, aligning supply chain processes with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams.
- Review and manage a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements.
- Evaluate bids, recommend suppliers and components, and ensure 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 affecting production.
- Report supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans to Operations leadership.
- Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives.
- Plan and execute assigned work independently, prioritizing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables.
- Serve as a key point of 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 a 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
Senior
