Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to serve as the direct link between RTX internal program teams and procurement. You will coordinate with suppliers, internal teams, and program management to ensure material availability for deployment, supporting ATS products like air traffic control, weather, and navigation systems.

You will lead supply chain activities, present status in meetings, and expedite critical materials to meet program schedules, with on-site collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience strategizing and coordinating supply chain efforts, including purchase order placement and supplier management.
• Experience managing supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery and purchase order tracking.
• Prior work experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, quality, and operations.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous process improvement programs.
• Prior work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SAP, Access databases, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, coordinate, and align supply chain efforts with acquisitions team to ensure timely PO placement and effective supplier management
• Manage key strategic suppliers and host weekly status meetings
• Monitor key performance indicators to maintain program health and supplier performance
• Aging purchase requisitions
• Past due purchase orders
• Supplier on time delivery
• Work closely with program office, materials management, engineering, quality, and operations to align supply chain efforts with customer and programs priorities
• Present and represent supply chain status and efforts to internal customers and stakeholders via public speaking in weekly and ad hoc program meetings
• Expedite critical material availability to support program and customer deployment schedule through line of balance tracking
• Support and/or develop monthly supply chain sales forecast publication and tracking
• Provide proposal support, lead customer proposal efforts on behalf of the Supply Chain Team
• Bill of material pricing
• Basis of estimate writing
• Be “the face” of supply chain, represent all supply chain functions in program meetings Improvising day to day to solve program critical ad hoc problems
• Must obtain MPM and EVMS online training certification within 1 year of hire.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Supplier performance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain processes

Lean Six Sigma

Proposal support

Bill of material pricing

Basis of estimate writing

Education

University degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Access databases

PowerPoint

Job description

Location

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Date Posted

2026-11-05

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways 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 demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Material Program Manager (MPM) is the direct link between RTX internal program management teams and both the procurement staff and critical supply base. The MPM is the sole supply chain representative to internal stakeholders and supply chain leadership. In this role, you will interface directly with and coordinate efforts between critical suppliers, internal procurement teams & other functional areas, and the supply chain & program management organizations. You will be directly responsible for program and customer deployment material availability, and you will be a part of a team of fellow MPMs jointly supporting the same cause. Without you, the Material Program Manager, RTX internal and external customers will fail to meet their mission critical production and product requirements. Within Collins Aerospace, this role supports the Air Traffic Systems (ATS) product area, which delivers air traffic control systems, weather and navigation products, and related solutions.

What You Will Do

• Strategize, coordinate, and align supply chain efforts with acquisitions team to ensure timely PO placement and effective supplier management
• Manage key strategic suppliers and host weekly status meetings
• Monitor key performance indicators to maintain program health and supplier performance
• Aging purchase requisitions
• Past due purchase orders
• Supplier on time delivery
• Other
• Work closely with program office, materials management, engineering, quality, and operations to align supply chain efforts with customer and programs priorities
• Present and represent supply chain status and efforts to internal customers and stakeholders via public speaking in weekly and ad hoc program meetings
• Expedite critical material availability to support program and customer deployment schedule through line of balance tracking
• Support and/or develop monthly supply chain sales forecast publication and tracking
• Provide proposal support, lead customer proposal efforts on behalf of the Supply Chain Team
• Bill of material pricing
• Basis of estimate writing
• Be “the face” of supply chain, represent all supply chain functions in program meetings Improvising day to day to solve program critical ad hoc problems
• Must obtain MPM and EVMS online training certification within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in strategizing and coordinating supply chain efforts, including purchase order placement and supplier management.
• Experience managing supplier performance using key performance indicators such as on-time delivery and purchase order tracking.
• Prior work experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, quality, and operations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with supply chain processes, supplier interactions, and/or work transfers.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous process improvement programs.
• Prior work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SAP, Access databases, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in proposal support, including bill of material pricing and basis of estimate writing.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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.