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Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Analyst to support strategic procurement activities that drive operational excellence across our supply chain. In this role, 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 materials and services are delivered on time while meeting quality, cost, and customer requirements.

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 activities for assigned suppliers, including sourcing, competitive bidding, purchase orders, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support quality, cost, delivery, and business objectives.
• Analyze supplier pricing, market trends, procurement data, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
• Prepare RFPs, bid packages, supplier evaluations, and risk assessments for new and existing business opportunities.
• Monitor ERP/MRP data and procurement requirements, including lead times, period of supply, safety stock, and other planning parameters.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving timely delivery, issue resolution, and continuous performance improvement.
• Partner with Planners, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to resolve shortages, supplier issues, invoice discrepancies, and other supply chain challenges.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks, including critical shortages, delivery delays, demand changes, and potential production disruptions.
• Analyze supplier root causes and lead corrective actions to resolve recurring delivery and procurement issues.
• Prepare procurement metrics, dashboards, presentations, and management reports while supporting audits, recovery plans, production readiness reviews, and other initiatives as assigned.

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 experience with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding, supplier development, and supplier performance management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing procurement or supply chain data.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, or APICS/ISM practices and certifications.

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!  

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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!

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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