Senior Manager, Supply Chain Cost Optimization

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior cost management professional to lead cost strategies across key commodities and drive multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps. You will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations and Finance to deliver measurable savings and robust cost models.

The role requires advanced forecasting and strong communication skills to influence leadership. Travel up to 10% and mentorship of junior analysts are expected.

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 and initiatives 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 management

Should-cost analysis

Supplier economics

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial forecasting

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel 10%

Education

University degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior cost management professional to lead cost strategies across key commodities and drive multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps. You will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations and Finance to deliver measurable savings and robust cost models.

The role requires advanced forecasting and strong communication skills to influence leadership. Travel up to 10% and mentorship of junior analysts are expected.