Procurement & Material Specialist

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan including company

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance

Birth, adoption, parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Procurement & Material Specialist to support manufacturing from a procurement perspective. This role leads Plan for Every Part events, reviews Change Orders, monitors inventory, and handles Short to Lead Time requests in SAP.

You will collaborate across production planning, procurement, and program management to ensure material availability, manage excess inventory disposition monthly, and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve site

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge working with SAP
• Experience working with Bill of Material (BOM) and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

• Maintain a stretch relationship between production planning/manufacturing/MPS Planning/procurement and any other organization/group to anticipate potential material constraints preventing production flow.
• Responsible for meeting the Manufacturing Flow Inhibitor goal set by the procurement organization for the site.
• Maintain a number of reports to allow management to monitor performance and take actions and make decisions based on the data set.
• Monthly disposition of excess inventory after the information is reviewed and shared with program management and manufacturing for concurrence.
• Monitor material that is quarantined and work to accelerate disposition of rejected material.
• Develop an excellent network across all sites within the Collins organization.
• Develop strategies to help improve the performance of not only the procurement organization, but the overall site.
• Lead Plan for Every Part events with cross functional team.

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Bill of Materials (BOM)

MS Excel

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-11

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Procurement & Material Specialist

The Procurement & Material Specialist will work in Procurement and will support a manufacturing area from a procurement perspective. This position will lead Plan for Every Part events, approve and review Change Orders. As well as monitor inventory levels and review disposal reports. This position also reviews Short to Lead Time requests. This position also works a lot in SAP does BOM reviews, and the mismatch tool amongst other SAP transactions.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a stretch relationship between production planning/manufacturing/MPS Planning/procurement and any other organization/group to anticipate potential material constraints preventing production flow.
• Responsible for meeting the Manufacturing Flow Inhibitor goal set by the procurement organization for the site.
• Maintain a number of reports to allow management to monitor performance and take actions and make decisions based on the data set.
• Monthly disposition of excess inventory after the information is reviewed and shared with program management and manufacturing for concurrence.
• Monitor material that is quarantined and work to accelerate disposition of rejected material.
• Develop an excellent network across all sites within the Collins organization.
• Develop strategies to help improve the performance of not only the procurement organization, but the overall site.
• Lead Plan for Every Part events with cross functional team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge working with SAP
• Experience working with Bill of Material (BOM)
• Ability to use MS Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to resolve challenges related to material shortages
• Experience presenting to leadership and working with cross functional teams

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 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!

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.

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.

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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.