Principal Supply Chain Specialist, NPI Strategic Sourcing (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 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 is hiring a Supply Chain Professional focusing on sourcing for new emerging aerospace products, supporting program management, business development and engineering in Everett, WA. In this role you will manage and execute new program sourcing strategies for integrated product teams, while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low-cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development. You will be responsible for creating and implementing plans to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is aligned with desired program outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Follows the Collins Aerospace best practice standard work for NPI processes.
• Acts as liaison for engineering technology, material and component optimization, new product cost analysis, design readiness and manufacturing producibility.
• Ensure alignment with commodity managers, account managers, supplier development, supplier quality assurance and value streams to ensure business measures are achieved.
• Selects source for new products in line with commodity sourcing strategy.
• Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products.
• Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.
• Monitors and manages scope in purchasing the new products.
• Supports the execution of new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development.
• Responsible for planning to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is in alignment with desired program outcomes.
• Preparation and issuance of RFP’s.
• Perform risk identification/analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems.
• Ensures FAI delivery timelines are met and changes are executed in a timely manner to support the project deliverables.
• Coordinates program transition from new product introduction professional to production buyer.
• Supports supplier relationship, development, and performance.
• Identifies, validates, and refines cost reduction initiatives.
• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of projects.
• Coordinates with Commodity Management on negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Able to support travel as needed (up to 15%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program/Project buying experience.
• Strategic sourcing experience.
• SAP Experience
• Technical aptitude with ability to read  and  understand engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Process Improvement experience
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Microsoft Office to include excel, pivot tables, Tableau, PowerPoint
• Experience in procuring a variety of commodities, experience working with electrical, machining, and sheet metal ideal

Learn More & Apply Now!​

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Role Type Definition:

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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

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