Principal Specialist, Procurement (Indirect Purchasing)

Collins Aerospace PH; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Philippines is seeking a Principal Specialist, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and cost optimization across indirect procurement categories. You will drive RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships to meet business needs.

You will collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and site stakeholders while ensuring adherence to RTX/Collins procurement standards and risk mitigation throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in Non-Product Procurement or related field.
• Experience in contract governance, renegotiation, and supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects with CoE and site stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms for SOW, SLA, and MSAs with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance through reviews and scorecards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree optional

Tools

MS Office

ERP or sourcing systems

Job description

Principal Specialist, Procurement

Non-Product Procurement / Indirect Purchasing

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference by solving the world's most complex challenges. Through our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we deliver capabilities and opportunities that push the boundaries of innovation. Together, we advance science and technology 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 evolving demands of the global market. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

The Non-Product Procurement Team, also known as Shared Purchasing or Indirect Purchasing, plays an important role in strengthening and optimizing the organization's procurement and supply chain operations.

The team partners with Centers of Excellence (CoE), site stakeholders, and suppliers to develop effective sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, drive contract compliance, and deliver value across various non-product procurement spend categories.

As a Principal Specialist, Procurement, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Non-Product Procurement, providing strategic sourcing and commodity leadership while driving procurement excellence across assigned categories.

You will take ownership of sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, contract governance, and commercial negotiations, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to achieve favorable business outcomes. Your expertise will help optimize procurement spend, strengthen supplier partnerships, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions, lead cross-functional initiatives, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, and overall supplier performance.

What You Will Do

Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Leadership

• Lead and execute sourcing projects in collaboration with Centers of Excellence (CoE), site stakeholders, and other relevant business partners, including ALL-IN supplier initiatives and RTX or Collins commodity programs.

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies, including Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Information (RFI), to achieve targeted productivity and sourcing objectives.

• Demonstrate commodity leadership by identifying sourcing opportunities, evaluating market conditions, and recommending strategies that align with business requirements.

• Analyze procurement spend, demand patterns, and market trends to support strategic sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Drive the implementation of sourcing strategies and relevant procurement initiatives, including SOCO.

Contract Governance and Supplier Negotiations

• Lead contract governance activities to minimize commercial and operational risks, ensure compliance, and optimize contract outcomes.

• Independently negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable commercial terms and conditions for contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).

• Collaborate with Legal, Global Trade, Ethics & Compliance, and other relevant stakeholders to review, negotiate, and implement supplier agreements.

• Drive the implementation and management of Master Service Agreements (MSA), Master Terms Agreements (MTA), and contracts with critical suppliers.

• Ensure suppliers, internal stakeholders, and procurement team members adhere to RTX standard terms and conditions, company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Supplier Performance and Relationship Management

• Lead Supplier Performance Management initiatives to monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance through regular business reviews, performance scorecards, and corrective action plans.

• Conduct supplier evaluation, qualification, accreditation, and disqualification activities in alignment with company strategies and long‑term business objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring suppliers consistently meet contractual commitments and agreed performance expectations.

• Drive the implementation of the Grow, Maintain, Reduce, Exit (GMRE) strategy for assigned suppliers with minimal supervision.

• Proactively identify supplier performance concerns and supply risks, developing appropriate mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.

Operational Excellence and Risk Management

• Apply CORE principles and methodologies to identify process improvements, strengthen business continuity, and mitigate supply chain risks within assigned commodities.

• Analyze procurement data, supplier performance, and operational trends to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Drive compliance with procurement policies, procedures, best practices, and established business objectives.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and deliver sustainable business value.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Technical Leadership

• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to align procurement strategies with business and operational requirements.

• Partner with Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to resolve procurement‑related concerns and support business needs.

• Collaborate with Finance and procurement team members to investigate and resolve overdue invoices and outstanding supplier payment issues.

• Provide guidance and coaching to lower‑level professionals, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistent execution of procurement activities.

• Support and guide team members in meeting delivery requirements, improving supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and reducing costs.

• Influence internal and external stakeholders at the operational level to promote compliance, implementation of best practices, and effective procurement procedures.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, practices, and standards across the site.

• Proactively report observed hazards and recommend improvements to help ensure the safety and well‑being of yourself and others.

What You Will Learn and Gain

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Strengthen your expertise in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, and commodity management.

• Gain deeper exposure to complex sourcing projects and cross‑functional procurement initiatives.

• Develop advanced capabilities in contract negotiation, governance, and supplier agreement management, including MSA, MTA, SOW, and SLA.

• Enhance your supplier performance management and strategic relationship management skills.

• Build expertise in procurement analytics, spend management, market analysis, and cost optimization.

• Apply operational excellence methodologies, including CORE, to improve procurement processes and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Further develop your leadership and stakeholder management capabilities by guiding team members and influencing business decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience; OR

• Advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in Non-Product Procurement, particularly in the procurement of indirect materials, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, indirect items, and services within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Experience in contract governance, including reviewing, analyzing, enhancing, and renegotiating existing contracts, as well as developing and finalizing terms and conditions for new supplier agreements.

• Experience in supplier evaluation, qualification, accreditation, and disqualification.

• Demonstrated experience leading or actively participating in cross‑functional teams to achieve operational improvements, efficiency, productivity, and other business objectives.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze procurement data, spend, demand, and market trends to develop actionable recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders across different organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical knowledge or experience in project management and sourcing program execution.

• Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies, including RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.

• Experience negotiating and managing Master Service Agreements (MSA), Master Terms Agreements (MTA), Statements of Work (SOW), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).

• Knowledge of supplier performance management frameworks, including business reviews and performance scorecards.

• Experience implementing supplier segmentation or the Grow, Maintain, Reduce, Exit (GMRE) strategy.

• Familiarity with CORE methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working with procurement systems, reporting tools, and data analytics to support strategic purchasing decisions.

• Experience coaching or providing technical guidance to procurement professionals.

Work Arrangement

Work Set up - Onsite

Working schedule – Day shift, 8:30am to 5:00pm