Procurement Manager (Hybrid - Puerto Rico)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager who will spearhead our dynamic procurement processes, standards, and operational strategies. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead the charge in crafting RFPs, mastering negotiation tactics, and conducting cost analyses. You'll be at the forefront, swiftly addressing production inquiries regarding order status, changes, or issues to guarantee unparalleled customer satisfaction. Taking charge of electronic commodities, you'll wield influence over schedules and purchase orders, ensuring flawless execution from procurement to delivery. This is an individual contributor position. Your mission: to deliver products on time, surpass quality expectations, and optimize costs, all while championing delivery assurance initiatives that uphold our commitment to excellence. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace procurement! This hybrid position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
- Prior experience utilizing SAP
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Experience with procurement lifecycle from quote to delivery.
- Understanding of compliance regulations, import/export rules, and government procurement procedures.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting sectors.
Responsibilities
- Carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
- Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
- Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues.
- Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops.
- Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
- Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
- Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts.
- Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
- Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity.
- Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
- May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
- Support audits and reviews, ensuring documentation and records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Create slide decks for critical recovery issues and present to leadership as required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
