Procurement Manager (Gerente de Compras) (Onsite)

What You Will Do: 

• Manage and implement procurement processes and standards, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiation strategies, cost accountability, and program execution. 

• Lead vendor selection and management programs to minimize purchasing costs while maintaining quality and reliability of supply. 

• Review price trends and manufacturing processes, providing strategic recommendations to improve procurement outcomes. 

• Resolve supplier and client issues, ensuring alignment with procurement goals and service expectations. 

• Monitor suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, resolving issues such as shortages, missing, or late deliveries. 

• Authorize purchase orders, negotiate prices, and approve payments to support the procurement process across multiple regions. 

• Review and assess RFPs (Request for Proposal) and bid packages to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. 

• Analyze and monitor contract performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and providing recommendations for necessary changes. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain processes, including vendor management, negotiations, RFP (Request for Proposal) management, and contract administration.  

• Minimum 5 years of experience with SAP procurement software or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems in a supply chain or procurement environment, including: Oracle, Epicor, People Soft, APEX or PRISM    

• Advanced English Proficiency  

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English. 

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). 

• Developed and executed effective negotiation strategies while managing complex supplier relationships, backed by thorough knowledge of compliance regulations, government procurement procedures, and import/export rules. 

• Identified and implemented improvements in procurement processes, cost reduction strategies, and supplier management practices. 

• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing price trends, manufacturing processes, and contract performance to ensure compliance and drive process improvements while managing the entire procurement life cycle, from quote requests to final delivery. 

• Experience leading cross-functional procurement and supply chain projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve business objectives. 

What We Offer: 

• Excellent work environment   

• On-site gym facilities   

• Wellness area & Sports tournaments  

• Engagements events  

• Talent development programs   

• Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site  

• Eco-friendly parking  

• Medical & Life Insurance 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

Role Type Definitions:

*Please ensure the role type 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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.