Principal Specialist Procurement at Raytheon

Principal Specialist Procurement

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 has an opening for a Principal Specialist Procurement who is responsible for developing, improving, and monitoring a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

This position is onsite at Pueblo - CO facility

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead person for Indirect and Direct purchasing at large manufacturing site.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
• Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
• Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
• Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies. Train as necessary.
• Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
• Ensure all invoicing is handled in a timely and accurate manner so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Ability to provide remote support to multiple sites.
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.
• Travel up to 20% required.

Qualifications/Experience Needed

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with purchasing and suppliers negotiation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
• Scheduling experience
• Project Management & contract review experience
• Knowledge of Lean Principles and six-sigma
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• SAP and MRP experience

And more!