Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are currently hiring a Principal Specialist of Procurement for our Avionics Organization at Collins Aerospace.

Position will be onsite based out of our Wilson, NC site.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Manage a group of suppliers from PO placement through order delivery. 
• Managing the supplier relationship and improvement activities 
• Forward looking for trends, supplier risks, drop in demands, using procurement tools 
• Review critical shortages with the Planner and stakeholders. Work with suppliers to improve deliveries and close gaps.
• Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue deliveries 
• Leads a strategic effort to find solutions to ongoing issues that prevent Buyers from placing purchase orders  
• Other projects assigned and directed by Leadership. 
• Work with AP to address invoice issues. 
• Work with Supplier Quality to address supplier quality issues. 
• Procure machined parts, mechanical fabrications (brackets, castings, forgings etc.)

Qualifications/Experience Needed: 

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
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• 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated Data Analytics capabilities 
• Experience with Supply Chain Management/Procurement practices 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, or related field
• Preference to have 3 to 7 years of relevant experience 
• Prefer 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management/Procurement, Project Management, Business Development, or Customer Support 
• SAP proficiency preferred or related MRP system 
• Able to read technical drawings and specifications 
• Experience purchasing mechanical fabrications  

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 fund