Obsolescence Procurement Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Procurement professional to lead obsolescence management across the supply base in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, last-time buys, and mitigation plans in collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.

The role is hybrid (2-4 days onsite per week). You will monitor lifecycle data, negotiate with suppliers, and document risks and actions while upholding policy, quality, and export

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end obsolescence procurement activities, including risk identification, mitigation planning, sourcing, negotiations, and purchase order execution.
• Monitor and analyze supplier notifications, component lifecycle data, and market trends to identify potential obsolescence risks.
• Lead proactive mitigation strategies such as last‑time buy evaluation, alternate part qualification, resourcing, or redesign coordination.
• Collaborate with Engineering to validate replacement part options or coordinate obsolescence-driven engineering changes.
• Maintain an obsolescence tracking system to document risks, recommended actions, timelines, and financial impacts.
• Coordinate last‑time buy orders, ensuring proper quantity planning for program life, aftermarket requirements, and customer commitments.
• Manage supplier communication related to end‑of‑life notices, product change notifications, and roadmap planning.
• Work with Procurement and Program teams to assess cost, lead time, and inventory implications of obsolescence decisions.
• Support supply chain continuity by identifying strategic secondary sources or negotiating extended availability where possible.
• Provide regular reports and status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, export regulations, and supplier management requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain lifecycle management process.

Skills

Procurement

Obsolescence management

Risk assessment

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Procurement professional to lead obsolescence management across the supply base in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, last-time buys, and mitigation plans in collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.

The role is hybrid (2-4 days onsite per week). You will monitor lifecycle data, negotiate with suppliers, and document risks and actions while upholding policy, quality, and export