Remote Aerospace Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KS-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Procurement Manager to manage a portfolio of approximately 20–30 suppliers, primarily supporting the Oxygen & Passenger Service Unit Systems located in Lenexa, KS. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, and Program teams. The position will focus on managing supplier performance, procurement activities, material availability, and delivery commitments while proactively identifying and resolving risks related to quality, capacity, and supply continuity. This role requires strong supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive recovery actions and continuous improvement to support production and customer commitments.

This is a remote role that may have up to 20% travel.

What You Will Do 

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities for an assigned portfolio of materials, components, and suppliers.
• Place and manage purchase orders, including maintaining delivery schedules, quantities, pricing, and other commercial requirements.
• Monitor supplier commitments and proactively identify risks to production, customer delivery, and business continuity.
• Drive recovery actions for past-due and at-risk purchase orders, including expediting, rescheduling, and escalation as appropriate.
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and serve as a primary point of contact for procurement-related issues.
• Analyze demand, inventory, lead times, open orders, and supplier capacity to identify potential supply gaps.
• Partner with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program teams to resolve material and supplier issues.
• Support supplier performance improvement initiatives related to delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
• Negotiate delivery commitments, pricing, lead times, and other commercial terms within established procurement strategies and guidelines.
• Support sourcing activities, RFQs, supplier selection, new product introduction, and transition activities as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead time, optimize inventory, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and ensure purchase orders and supplier information are aligned with business requirements.
• Support material shortage and escalation processes, providing clear status, recovery plans, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Collins Aerospace policies, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Use ERP and supply chain systems to monitor requirements, manage purchase orders, and support material planning and execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and develop standardized processes that improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance.

What You Will Learn

• Gain broad exposure to the end-to-end aerospace supply chain and develop the skills needed to progress into more senior procurement and supply chain leadership roles.
• Manage a complex supplier portfolio supporting production and customer commitments.
• Translate demand and MRP requirements into actionable procurement strategies.
• Use SAP and other supply chain systems to manage material flow and supplier commitments.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks before they impact production.
• Lead supplier recovery efforts and resolve challenging delivery and capacity issues.
• Build effective supplier relationships while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and business risk.
• Develop negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Understand how engineering, quality, manufacturing, planning, procurement, and program management work together to deliver aerospace products.
• Analyze supplier performance and use data to drive measurable improvements.
• Navigate the unique quality, traceability, regulatory, and contractual requirements of the aerospace industry.
• Participate in strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives.
• Develop executive-level communication and escalation skills.
• Build the business acumen and leadership capabilities required for future opportunities in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, and operations.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management, operations, or a related field.
• Experience with an ERP system
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, or material requirements.
• Experience with shortage management, supplier recovery plans, risk mitigation, and escalation processes.
• Knowledge and application of Continuous Improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of issues, and drive actions to completion.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Experience working within a quality management system and familiarity with AS9100 requirements.
• Experience with MRP, material requirements planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience managing complex or critical suppliers with significant production impact.
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics such as OTIF, past-due orders, lead time, quality, and cost.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier development.
• APICS/ASCM certification or other supply chain/procurement certification.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority.
• Experience working with military, government, or customer-specific procurement requirements.
• Willing and able to travel approximately 10–20% of the time.

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 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 and 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.

*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.  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 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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