Senior Procurement Specialist — Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Collins Aerospace; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Buyer to support high-value procurement activities for materials, software, and services. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, issue and manage purchase orders and subcontracts, and drive supply chain performance while ensuring compliance with customer and government requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, complex bid/proposal activities, and strong focus on risk management, cost efficiency,

Qualifications

• University degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program/contract information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage complex, high-visibility IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services in support of domestic and international contracts.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR/AMS, government, customer and company requirements from R&D through production and closeout.
• Collaborate with IPTs across Program Management, Quality, Finance, Contracts, Global Trade and Legal.
• Identify, evaluate and manage strategic supplier relationships focusing on quality, reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Lead negotiation on price, schedule and terms/conditions with suppliers.
• Review subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW) and develop contingency plans for risks and shortages.
• Perform price analyses and supplier assessments, address issues and drive supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement exp

Negotiation

Vendor relations

MS Office

Education

University degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Buyer to support high-value procurement activities for materials, software, and services. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, issue and manage purchase orders and subcontracts, and drive supply chain performance while ensuring compliance with customer and government requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, complex bid/proposal activities, and strong focus on risk management, cost efficiency,