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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 spanet. 

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Commodity Manager that will be required to develop and/or implement a series of commodity strategies, for military and commercial programs, to achieve best value, effective asset management, continuous quality improvement, and delivery cycle time performance improvements that supports both the Enterprise and respective business unit and supply chain management strategic plans. This role will interact and build relationships with global suppliers internationally and domestically.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate spanet conditions to maintain inventory levels and control costs and make recommendations for cost reduction
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers, manage ongoing relationships with suppliers.
• Act as an owner of commercial relationship with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and/or maintain commodity souring strategies.
• Develop, negotiate and administer supplier contracts.
• Owner of product transitions between suppliers, coordinating technical meetings between multiple entities.
• Coordinate supplier improvement activities including continuous improvement (CI) events.
• Perform strategic sourcing activities in support of customer request or internal projects including sending out RFQs, reviewing responses, supplier selection, coordination with estimating and Program Management and PO or contract file documentation. Ensure these activities meet all Collins and applicable government (FAR) requirements.
• Organize, lead, and manage supplier meetings regarding strategic initiatives, new work placed at the supplier, performance issues (cost, delivery, and quality) and routine program or business reviews.
• Coordinate/support supply-based transitions.
• Communicate and deliver continued quality assurance and process improvement presentations to senior leadership.
• Approximately 25 travel domestically and internationally.
• Perform expedites at suppliers, when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 7 or more years of experience utilizing ERP/MRP software (for example SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica, Epicor etc.).
• 7 or more years of experience in Commodity Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement with increasing levels of responsibility.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge of: certified Cost and Pricing requirements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements on Government Orders, DDTC requirements for Military orders, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) requirements for single/sole source Military orders, Negotiations of single/sole source Military orders, and experience in Government Audits.
• Experience establishing credibility with business counterparts.
• Experience managing or leading projects or programs including contract negotiations with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing tactical plans and carrying through to successful execution.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques and procedures.
• Willingness to travel 25 of the time, domestically and internationally.

What We Offer

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 a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!  

May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*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. 

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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