Strategic Procurement Specialist - Aerospace

RTX; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, RTX company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing for Power & Controls. You will drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cost competitiveness.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams, travel up to 50% to supplier sites, and contribute to process improvements and compliance with company policies.

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 of experience 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

Supply chain

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's/Advanced Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Collins Aerospace, RTX company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing for Power & Controls. You will drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cost competitiveness.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams, travel up to 50% to supplier sites, and contribute to process improvements and compliance with company policies.