Principal Specialist, Procurement - New Product Introduction

Prattwhitney; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Principal Specialist in Procurement NPI to lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, cost management, and program execution for NPI initiatives.

The role partners cross-functionally to mitigate supply risks, manage contracts and POs, and identify process and cost improvements while ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree or equivalent with 3–5+ years relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen.
• Experience in aerospace/manufacturing/operations.
• Team-oriented and highly motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience driving cost reduction initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing experience and CORE knowledge.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manages procurement processes, standards, and plans in support of strategy (RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, program execution).
• Monitors suppliers to schedule/expedite deliveries and resolve shortages or delays.
• Handles escalations and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Executes delivery assurance actions to mitigate production impact.
• Supports reporting for internal/external customers.
• Directs vendor selection/management to minimize cost while maintaining quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Cost reduction

Lean manufacturing

Negotiation

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Principal Specialist, Procurement NPI

Leads NPI procurement activities including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, cost management, and program execution. Drives supplier performance and delivery assurance while resolving escalations and ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

Partners cross-functionally to mitigate supply risks, manage contracts and purchase orders, and identify process and cost improvements.

What You Will Do:

• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution.
• Monitors and coordinates suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Manages escalations and drives resolution of internal customer issues or problems through independent and cross functional actions.
• Performs advanced delivery assurance actions with high pain supplier(s) to mitigate production floor and end customer impact.
• Supports and performs various report out activities to support internal and external customer requests.
• Directs programs for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Reviews changes in price trends and manufacturing processes and makes recommendations to ensure successful procurement process.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to support the procurement process.
• Analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Responsible for overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring supplier performance.
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders.
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
• Makes recommendation for process improvements.
• May oversee material cost estimating functions.
• Oversees team’s compliance documentation.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 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 experience.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in the Aerospace and manufacturing/operations industry.
• Works well in a team environment, highly motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Managing cost reduction initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Continuous Improvement / CORE.
• Familiarity with SAP.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.