Senior Manager Procurement Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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. 

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Manager, Procurement Specialist to lead a team of Procurement Specialists across multiple sites. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who excels in driving cross-functional collaboration, resolving complex supply issues, and ensuring seamless production support in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic leadership with active problem-solving and team engagement.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation.  Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always.  You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others.  You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Procurement representative in high-level Value Stream Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and daily Tier meetings, ensuring alignment across functions.

• Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, Operations and the Value Stream, linking communication and resolving misalignment on program priorities, risks, and material flow.

• Review escalated part issues and proactively mitigate potential impacts to manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

• Analyze reports (e.g., Y/N Reports, MisMatch tools) to identify and address factors delaying PO placement, such as incorrect demand or pending change orders.

• Collaborate with Planners to review and resolve critical shortages, ensuring production readiness.

• Lead buffer reviews and oversee risk assessments of part change orders and short lead-time material requests.

• Identify trends, supplier risks, and demand shifts using available tools and forward-looking data.

• Investigate root causes of overdue deliveries and drive permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Champion strategic initiatives to eliminate systemic barriers to purchase order execution and streamline procurement processes.

• Leverage ERP and data analytics to inform decisions and support long-term program health.

• Take ownership of special projects and initiatives assigned by leadership.

• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.

• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in supply chain, operations, or procurement within the aerospace or defense industry.

• Strong knowledge of aerospace production systems, material flow, and supplier management practices.

• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently when needed.

• Skilled in ERP systems (SAP preferred), data analysis, and root cause/corrective action methodologies.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Comfortable functioning as a working leader, diving into tactical execution while maintaining strategic oversight.

What We Offer

This role is eligible for relocation.

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