Hybrid Senior Manager, Supply Chain Cost Optimization

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hir­

Generous 401(k) plan with employer‑mit

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a Senior Cost/Procurement leader to optimize total cost across power and controls supply chains. The role partners with sourcing, engineering, operations, and finance to develop multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps and deliver data‑driven business cases.

You will mentor cost analysts, build cost models, and lead negotiations while influencing executive decisions. The role requires 10+ years experience, a related degree, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• 1+ years experience delivering measurable cost‑reduction results
• 1+ years experience with financial forecasting
• 1+ years experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and supplier‑facing engagements
• Ability to communicate complex cost drivers and insights clearly to leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-management strategies across key commodities to deliver year‑over‑year productivity and total cost optimization.
• Build robust cost models, conduct should‑cost analysis, and evaluate supplier economics to identify value‑improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps.
• Drive supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing events, and open‑book cost‑transparency programs.
• Monitor global market trends, inflationary forces, and supply‑chain risks; develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Support design‑to‑cost efforts and early supplier involvement for new product introductions.
• Deliver executive‑level reporting, analytics, and business cases that inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop cost analysts and sourcing team members, fostering a data‑driven culture and continuous improvement.
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Cost reduction

Communication to leadership

Travel 10%

Education

University degree

Advanced degree (MBA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Pivot tables

Job description

Collins Aerospace, Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a Senior Cost/Procurement leader to optimize total cost across power and controls supply chains. The role partners with sourcing, engineering, operations, and finance to develop multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps and deliver data‑driven business cases.

You will mentor cost analysts, build cost models, and lead negotiations while influencing executive decisions. The role requires 10+ years experience, a related degree, and willingness to travel.