Date Posted:2024-05-30Country:United States of AmericaLocation:01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteThe next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Principal Specialist, Procurement Specialist to join our team onsite in Windsor Locks, CT. The Procurement Specialist is a strategic role where you will lead, participate, analyze and manage Procurement related projects and activities for their respective Product Lines. You will be a focal point for the Operations Lead for all Procurement related activities involved with the Product Line. What You Will Do:
Act as the primary liaison representing the supply chain organization and the processes within by interfacing with manufacturing, procurement, quality or other technical personnel to advise them on priority.
Attend and participate in the high level program weekly meetings as the Procurement Representative.
Attend SIOP meetings and contribute to the discussion regarding supplier deliveries and critical shortages.
Review a high volume and/or variety of materials, supplies and services.
Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Forward looking for trends, supplier risks, drop in demands, and material shortage increases.
Plan schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing standard work and objectives.
Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue deliveries.
Lead a strategic effort to find solutions to ongoing issues that prevent Buyers from placing purchase orders.
Network and interact with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Normally receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work or general instructions on new assignments.
Utilize ERP systems and processes to manage the outcome for assigned program.
This is an ONSITE position located in Windsor Locks, CT
What You Will Learn:
You Will Learn Cooperation - Taking personal initiative to proactively serve as team motivator creating strong morale and synergy.
You Will Learn Coordination - Ensuring that information has been received and accurately understood by all parties.
You Will Learn Customer Service Orientation - Providing customers with quality experiences, establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
You Will Learn Decisiveness - Exhibiting the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt.
You Will Learn Dependability - Ensuring that all details of a project are accurate before delegating to others.
You Will Learn Judgment - Base decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions.
You Will Learn Relationship Building - Developing relationships with others that are based on trust.
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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Qualifications We Prefer:
SAP experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement
Self directed professional able to work with minimal direction, keeping leadership and stakeholders informed.
What We Offer:
This position may be eligible for relocation
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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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, you’ll 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUId2ps4pB0 Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. #reempowerprogram This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.