Principal Product Procurement Specialist (Remote - Puerto Rico)

• 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 of experience, or in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (Verbal and Written).
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

• Understanding of Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred (CPIM, CPM, CSCP, or CPSM).
• Experience using SAP, particularly for MRP-related activities.
• Experience with supplier management, purchasing, sourcing, and procurement lifecycle activities.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Principal Product Procurement Specialist to support complex procurement activities and supplier management across our supply chain organization. As a Principal Product Procurement Specialist, you will execute procurement processes, support RFPs and negotiation activities, perform cost analysis, manage purchase orders, and ensure compliance with contractual and business requirements. You’ll play an important role in resolving supplier and delivery issues while supporting customer satisfaction, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence.

In this individual contributor role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure procurement activities support cost, quality, delivery, and customer requirements.

• →Execute procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparation, and cost analysis.
• →Support purchasing activities for goods, materials, supplies, and services while ensuring terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• →Prepare purchase orders, support payment approvals, and negotiate pricing under general guidance.
• →Analyze supplier quotations, pricing information, financial data, and other relevant information to support reasonable pricing decisions.
• →Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid packages, and related procurement documentation for new business opportunities.
• →Monitor supplier and contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and business requirements.
• →Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, changes, cancellations, and other procurement-related matters.
• →Communicate with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed deliveries, and other supply issues.
• →Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation while supporting reporting and administrative requirements.
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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