Commodity Management Specialist

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This position is for a Commodity Management specialist within our Interiors Services & Support (ISS) Supply Chain department, reporting to the Sr Manager, Commodity Strategy. The position is responsible for developing strategies that drive overall supplier performance and enhance customer satisfaction levels. The candidate will also partner with various organizational functions across Collins Commodity teams to drive best in class quality, cost and delivery for aftermarket business. Competency in Communication, Teamwork, Customer Focus and Analytical Thinking are important to be successful in this role.

This individual will ideally sit at Collins Aerospace Interiors location in Winston-Salem, NC but can sit at any Collins Aerospace Interiors domestic location. Remote locations will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy commodity strategy in support of aftermarket activities by interpreting available data.
• Drive KPI metrics
• Negotiate and administer contracts and purchasing agreements with suppliers with a goal of 100% coverage
• Rationalize the supply base to achieve business objectives with the right number of suppliers
• Evaluate vendors' capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness
• Report, monitor and drive supplier performance
• Establish sourcing goals and acceptable service levels
• Build strong relationships with suppliers
• Perform purchasing function – RFP and work transfers. Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
• Review commodity market and make a fair and reasonable determination of impact to business
• Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices
• Clearly communicate with management, internal customers, and suppliers
• Manage and prioritize several projects at one time
• Travel as necessary (25%)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• •Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with commodity management such as composites and plastics
• Awareness of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
• Experience with JDE, SAP or equivalent ERP system.
• Continuous Improvement process/Lean experience.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint). And other analytical programs
• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Customer Service experience

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.

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?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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