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Collins Aerospace is seeking an Senior Procurement Analyst to support strategic procurement activities that drive operational excellence across our supply chain. As a Senior Procurement Analyst, you will lead procurement processes, develop sourcing strategies, prepare RFPs, perform cost analyses, negotiate with suppliers, and manage procurement activities that ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved. You'll partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve complex supply chain challenges, maintain supplier performance, and support business objectives through data-driven decision making.

As an individual contributor, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, improving procurement performance, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring products are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and support customer commitments.

Your mission: Deliver effective procurement solutions by strengthening supplier relationships, optimizing costs, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring supplier performance supports operational excellence and customer commitments.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace procurement!

This remote position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Lead procurement processes, sourcing strategies, RFP development, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis activities.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services while ensuring favorable commercial terms and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, pricing agreements, and procurement documentation.
• Analyze supplier pricing, financial data, and market trends to support sourcing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop bid packages and evaluate supplier proposals for new business opportunities.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and business requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Program Management to resolve complex supply chain issues and respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, changes, and cancellations.
• Identify, mitigate, and minimize supply chain risks to prevent production disruptions, critical line stops, and improve supplier delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships by expediting deliveries, resolving shortages, driving continuous performance improvements, and supporting business objectives.
• Prepare procurement metrics, presentations, and executive-level reports while supporting audits, recovery plans, leadership reviews, and traveling up to 10–15% as business needs require.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior SAP experience and procurement experience.
• Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, supplier performance management, and FAR/DFAR regulations.
• APICS or ISM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or CPM) are a plus.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

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. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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 REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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!