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This position will support the Mission Systems Direct Procurement team carrying out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiations, and cost analysis. This position will also be responsible for responding to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. The work requires attention to detail, ability to quickly move between tasks and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be in a hybrid role (combination of in office and remote work). Remote candidates will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• · Prepares purchase orders and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
• · Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
• · Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• · Responds to inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• · Develops and maintains good vendor relationships.
• · Performs delivery assurance responsibilities.
• · Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 6 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 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Requires US citizenship or a US Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Supply Chain processes; to include procurement, sourcing, supplier performance.
• Works well in a team environment, highly motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong people / motivational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills. Remain calm under pressure and deal with ambiguity.
• Experience in the Aerospace industry
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Project and MRP/ERP systems.

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.

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 ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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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