Senior Manager Procurement Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road Fairfield CA 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace an 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 seeking a high-performing Senior Manager Procurement Specialist to lead a team of Procurement Specialists across multiple sites. This role requires a strategic hands-on leader who excels in driving cross-functional collaboration resolving complex supply issues and ensuring seamless production support in a fast-paced highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate is organized proactive and comfortable balancing strategic leadership with active problem-solving and team engagement.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely follow all safety rules requirements procedures and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Procurement representative in high-level Value Stream Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and daily Tier meetings ensuring alignment across functions.

• Act as the primary liaison between Procurement Operations and the Value Stream linking communication and resolving misalignment on program priorities risks and material flow.

• Review escalated part issues and proactively mitigate potential impacts to manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

• Analyze reports (e.g. Y/N Reports MisMatch tools) to identify and address factors delaying PO placement such as incorrect demand or pending change orders.

• Collaborate with Planners to review and resolve critical shortages ensuring production readiness.

• Lead buffer reviews and oversee risk assessments of part change orders and short lead-time material requests.

• Identify trends supplier risks and demand shifts using available tools and forward-looking data.

• Investigate root causes of overdue deliveries and drive permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Champion strategic initiatives to eliminate systemic barriers to purchase order execution and streamline procurement processes.

• Leverage ERP and data analytics to inform decisions and support long-term program health.

• Take ownership of special projects and initiatives assigned by leadership.

• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.

• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in a complex regulated environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in supply chain operations or procurement within the aerospace or defense industry.

• Strong knowledge of aerospace production systems material flow and supplier management practices.

• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently when needed.

• Skilled in ERP systems (SAP preferred) data analysis and root cause/corrective action methodologies.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Comfortable functioning as a working leader diving into tactical execution while maintaining strategic oversight.

What We Offer

This role is eligible for relocation.

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

The salary range for this role is 137000 USD - 275000 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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.

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