Strategic Aerospace Procurement Specialist

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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, a RTX company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for Power & Controls. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and delivery management while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in direct procurement and ERP/MRP systems, with travel up to 50% to suppliers in support of project objectives.

Qualifications

• 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; 5+ years in direct procurement, supply chain, or sourcing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement activities for assigned commodities, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, PO placement, and delivery management.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, on time performance, and cost efficiency.
• Execute sourcing strategies aligned with program, engineering, operations, and supply chain needs.
• Monitor and address supplier risks, delivery issues, capacity concerns, and long lead material challenges.
• Support contractual negotiations and ensure compliance with terms, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Review and analyze demand forecasts, inventory plans, and material requirements to maintain uninterrupted flow of goods.
• Resolve invoice, pricing, and PO discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal partners.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and reporting metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.
• Travel 25% -50% to suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for Power & Controls. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and delivery management while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in direct procurement and ERP/MRP systems, with travel up to 50% to suppliers in support of project objectives.