Sr. Buyer (onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAZ01: Interiors (Evac Sys)-Phoenix 3414 S 5th Street Phoenix AZ 85040 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. Clearance:

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Join our on-site team in Phoenix AZ and play a key role in supporting our Evacuation slides product - critical life-saving equipmentwithin our Safety Cargo and Lighting portfolio. Youll lead sourcing efforts manage complex supplier relationships (local and global) and get ahead of obsolescence risks.

This role is hands-on and has high impact requiring close collaboration with engineering planning and operations. Youll navigate legacy systems compliance challenges and ensure supply keeps pace with production.

If you thrive on solving supply chain puzzles and want to make a real difference we want to meet you!

What You Will Do

Procurement

• Manage purchasing components and materials.

• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers and parts to address obsolescence.

• Develop maintain and enhance strategic relationships with key suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality delivery cost and service.

• Facilitate regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues.

• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies quality standards and sustainability requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with planning engineering quality and operations teams to align procurement activities with business needs.

• Provide input into product design changes or redesigns related to sourcing constraints.

• Act as procurement lead for new product introductions (NPIs) and product lifecycle transitions.

Obsolescence Management

• Maintain an up-to-date obsolescence tracking system and forecast risks to production schedules.

• Collaborate with design planning and engineering teams to develop last-time buy (LTB) strategies.

Data & Reporting

• Provide regular updates on obsolescence risk and mitigation plans.

• Generate cost impact analyses for obsolete parts and alternative sourcing strategies.

• Track KPIs related to obsolescence mitigation cost savings and supplier performance.

• May travel to supplier sites up to 10% of the time (domestic)

Qualifications You MUST Have:

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with obsolescence management risk mitigation and supplier coordination

• Supplier and purchase order management with delivery assurance focus

• Solid understanding of supply chain in manufacturing (preferably aerospace)

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

• Proficient in SAP and MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)

• Skilled in data analysis and critical thinking for decision support

What We Offer

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!

At Collins Aerospace our Interiors team is focused on innovation safety and cost efficiency. But we dont just get people from point A to point B. Were committed to making air travel more comfortable connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services were helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe were changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team

*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.

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The salary range for this role is 82000 USD - 164000 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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