Principal Specialist, Procurement (Night Shift)

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.

• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.

• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs.

• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.

• Identify, qualify, and perform due diligence on suppliers; seek alternates as needed.

• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.

• Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.

• Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.

• Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.

• Provide subject matter expertise across multiple supply chain disciplines, supporting process execution and successful implementation of procurement strategies

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain activities from target definition through entry into service

• Administer and manage high dollar and complex material and service procurements from both domestic and international suppliers.

• Utilize source selection techniques, compile, and analyze data to perform price analyses, conduct negotiations (including terms and conditions) and identify supplier risks.

• Ensure that requirements (prime contract, quality, terms, and conditions) are properly communicated to suppliers and manage supplier performance to cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Work closely with the program office to identify solutions to sourcing issues that require ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

• Monitor procurement reports and help drive performance to meet company metric targets.

• Communicate clearly and be proactive in a very fast-paced environment. Be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough and compliant with company regulations, while successfully driving tasks to completion.

• Assist in the training of peer procurement professionals as needed.

• Adheres to and participates in all EHS practices and standards across the site, including but not limited to proactive reporting of observed hazards and recommendations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self and others.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ relevant experience

• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR to include experience negotiating terms and conditions

• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX

• At least 3 years’ experience with purchase order management, including documentation, and contract negotiation experience with internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers

• Experience with supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions) with the proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in strategy development (market research, commodity markets, identify opportunities and threats, analyze data) and develop plans to materialize strategy  

• Experience in conducting Best Value Source Selections (BVSS)  

• Strong negotiation skills - ability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements)

• Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, and analysis of supplier quotation.

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and all levels of management.

• Demonstrated leadership skills – influence, presence, ability to interface internally and externally with suppliers.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.

• Excellent time management skills - manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence (purchase requisition/purchase order updates, purchase order placement cycle time, supplier on-time-delivery and other company metrics)

• Demonstrated understanding of all phases of sourcing and procurement execution

• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Regulations (FAR/DFARS)

• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)

• SAP experience

• Technical (Engineering) experience or aptitude to gain technical product knowledge

• Must not be under Performance Improvement Plan.

• Must not have had any disciplinary case within the past year.

• With at least a year in his/her current position

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

The 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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!