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Join Collins Aerospace as an Engineering Procurement Specialist and play a critical role at the center of engineering program execution, material readiness, and build success. In this highly collaborative position. You will serve as a key liaison between supply chain, quality, operations, engineering and program teams—ensuring materials, suppliers, and systems are aligned to meet demanding schedules and critical objectives.  

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys solving complex problems across multiple sites and stakeholders. You’ll gain visibility into end-to-end supply chain operations while influencing decisions that affect overall program success. If you’re looking to build your expertise, take ownership of meaningful work, and contribute to high-impact programs, this is an opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of Avionics.   

This is a hybrid role (typically working 2-4 days onsite per week) in Cedar Rapids, IA. However, there may be a slight preference for a candidate who is willing to work onsite full time. This role is NOT eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do: 

• Procure parts, tools, fixtures, and equipment for engineering labs 

• Support engineering proof-of-concept and proof-of-function prototypes 

• Evaluates engineering procurement needs and uses available tools to determine the most effective procurement strategy ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures 

• Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes 

• Reviews and manages a variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements 

• Evaluates needs and recommends suppliers aligned to program objectives, ensuring execution through order completion 

• Provides supply chain support across multiple sites for Avionics ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes 

• Partners with procurement teams prioritizing available material, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting program schedule 

• Analyzes complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives 

• Demonstrates the ability to independently establish priorities and manage activities to meet program timelines and deliverables 

• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives 

• Utilizes SAP and Ariba systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment 

• Experience utilizing Ariba or similar systems in a supply chain or procurement environment 

• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization 

• Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations 

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 & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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.