Principal Specialist, Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Rockford, United States Collins Aerospace Full time

**Date Posted**:
2024-06-17
**Country**:
United States of America
**Location**:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
**Position Role Type**:
Remote

The next phase in Collins Aerospace's' journey as a leading aerospace firm has arrived, and we're thrilled about what this means for our team members and clientele Join the Collins Aerospace Operations team and contribute to overseeing our cutting-edge products from inception to delivery.

The Operations team within Mission Systems is expanding, aiming to fortify the integration of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic setting, you'll have the chance to collaborate across our various departments and enhance the productivity, quality, and efficiency of our global operations.

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Principal Procurement Specialist to join our team in Windsor Locks, CT. This strategic role involves leading, analyzing, and managing procurement projects and activities for our Product Lines. In this role you'll serve as the key liaison for Operations Lead in all procurement-related initiatives for the Product Line.

**What You Will Do**:

- Act as the primary liaison representing the supply chain organization and the processes within by interfacing with manufacturing, procurement, quality or other technical personnel to advise them on priority.
- Attend and participate in the high level program weekly meetings as the Procurement Representative.
- Attend SIOP meetings and contribute to the discussion regarding supplier deliveries and critical shortages.
- Review a high volume and/or variety of materials, supplies and services.
- Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Forward looking for trends, supplier risks, drop in demands, and material shortage increases.
- Plan schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing standard work and objectives.
- Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue deliveries.
- Lead a strategic effort to find solutions to ongoing issues that prevent Buyers from placing purchase orders.
- Network and interact with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Normally receives mínimal instruction on day-to-day work or general instructions on new assignments.
- Utilize ERP systems and processes to manage the outcome for assigned program.
- This is an ONSITE position located in Windsor Locks, CT

**What You Will Learn**:

- You Will Learn Cooperation - Taking personal initiative to proactively serve as team motivator creating strong morale and synergy.
- You Will Learn Coordination - Ensuring that information has been received and accurately understood by all parties.
- You Will Learn Customer Service Orientation - Providing customers with quality experiences, establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- You Will Learn Decisiveness - Exhibiting the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt.
- You Will Learn Dependability - Ensuring that all details of a project are accurate before delegating to others.
- You Will Learn Judgment - Base decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions.
- You Will Learn Relationship Building - Developing relationships with others that are based on trust.

**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 **or** in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

**Qualifications We Prefer**:

- SAP experience
- 3 years of experience in Procurement
- Self starter able to work with mínimal direction, keeping leadership and stakeholders informed.

**What We Offer**:

- This position may be eligible for relocation
- 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 t



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