Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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. 

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a seasoned procurement professional to spearhead our dynamic procurement processes, standards, and operational strategies. This pivotal role involves leading the charge in crafting RFPs, mastering negotiation tactics, and conducting cost analyses. You'll be at the forefront, swiftly addressing production inquiries regarding order status, changes, or issues to guarantee unparalleled customer satisfaction. Taking charge of electronic commodities, you'll wield influence over schedules and purchase orders, ensuring flawless execution from procurement to delivery. Your mission: to deliver products on time, surpass quality expectations, and optimize costs, all while championing delivery assurance initiatives that uphold our commitment to excellence. 

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace procurement! 

What You Will Do:

• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. 

• Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. 

• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest. 

• Engages with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues. 

• Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops. 

• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance. 

• Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices. 

• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. 

• Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. 

• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries. 

• Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity. 

• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. 

• May perform delivery assurance responsibilities. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

• Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Prior SAP and/or Procurement experience is preferred. 

• Looking for a motivated team player 

• Knowledge of the industry and market conditions 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills 

• Ability to develop long-lasting relationships 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Experience with Supply Chain processes 

• Experience with ERP Systems 

• Work independently, remain calm under pressure 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ens