Collins Aerospace · 1 week ago
Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)
Uniontown, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in aviation interior products and services, committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. The Principal Specialist, Procurement will manage procurement activities for assigned suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and strong supplier relationships while supporting the Ice Protection and Specialty Heating Business.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage all procurement activities for assigned suppliers from part setup/order placement to delivery
Confirm ERP system data is accurate as it relates to lead times, period of supply, safety stock, etc
Resolve receiving or invoice discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure availability of stock and prompt payment to assigned suppliers
Establish strong supplier relationships and be able to work with a sense of urgency to accomplish challenging lead time dates and requirements
Generate required key metrics alignment with individual/department goals are on track
Access and navigate Agile system as needed for flow down of revisions
Forward looking for trends, supplier risks and drop in demands using procurement tools
Review critical shortages with the Planners and stakeholders. Work with suppliers to improve deliveries and close gaps
Provide Purchasing production line support as needed (Production Readiness reviews, DMP management)
Conduct competitive supplier bids and provide risk assessment of best supplier sources as needed
Analyze root causes with suppliers to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue delivery issues
Implement any procurement system administration requirements as needed for the team
Other projects as assigned by Leadership
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Preferred
Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with competitive bidding and supplier development
Experience with SAP or with a MRP/ERP preferred
Experience working with Excel is preferred
Experience with a variety of commodities, but engineered items, machined items, or raw materials would be ideal
Benefits
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
Relocation Assistance
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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